Respite Care Provider

General information

Date
Thursday, June 25, 2026
Location
WI - Eau Claire
Position Level
Individual Contributor I
Employment Type
Part time
Career Field
Caregiver
Pay Type
Hourly

Description & Requirements

If you would like more information about our company, you can visit our website here: Who We Are - CDWI
This is a heartwarming opportunity for compassionate providers who love making a difference! We work with members throughout Wisconsin to find providers that fit each of their needs. Our goal is to help individuals be in more control of their own supports and to have a say in who is assisting them. This helps them to stay in their own homes as long as possible.

We are seeking a dependable, caring, and energetic Respite Provider / Personal Care Worker (PWC) to support two active children in a safe, engaging, and structured environment. Services will take place in both the home and community settings, focusing on supervision, companionship, and participation in age-appropriate activities.

This role requires close supervision due to elopement concerns and involves supporting children who are highly active, social, and imaginative.

Compensation
Individual Respite: $14.13 per hour or $207 per day 
Group Respite: $17.70 per hour or $259 per day

Hours: Approximately 3–10 hours per week
Setting: Member’s home and/or community-based activities
Schedule: Primarily Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, with occasional Fridays and possible weekends

About the Children
Child #1
Enjoys princesses (especially Elsa), arts & crafts, drawing, and coloring
Loves swimming (requires 1:1 supervision and support)
Nurturing personality and enjoys caring for others
Interested in creative and imaginative play
Child #2
Outgoing, energetic personality
Enjoys pink, monkeys, and horses
Loves horseback riding, swimming, arts & crafts, and physical play such as jumping activities
Both children:
Very active, social, and talkative
Enjoy parks, children’s museums, libraries, Girl Scouts, and ice cream outings
Have access to a kid-friendly backyard with activities
Require attentive supervision due to elopement risk
Participate in community activities supported through a CLTS Action City pass
 
Responsibilities
Provide attentive, active supervision at all times
Engage children in structured and unstructured play activities
Support community outings (parks, museums, libraries, etc.)
Encourage safe social interaction and positive behavior
Maintain awareness of safety concerns, including elopement risk
Follow care guidelines and family routines
 
Ideal Candidate Qualities
Non-smoking and drug-free
Reliable and punctual
Able to pass a background check
Willing to learn and follow care instructions
Comfortable caring for high-energy children
Non-judgmental and patient
Pet friendly
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
For questions or other inquiries, feel free to email us at cdwisbsrecruitment@consumerdirectcare.com

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*If hired, Consumer Direct Care Network (CDCN) will not be your legal employer on record. If hired by a Member or their Managing Party, your legal employer on record would be the Member. CDCN’s role is to assist the Member or Managing Party in recruiting a Direct Care Worker. The Member or Managing Party has the sole authority to hire or dismiss any potential Direct Care Worker.

Base Min.
$ 14.13
Base Max.
$ 17.7