Part-Time
Young Child Respite Care Provider
Consumer Direct Care Network
1,001-5,000 employees
Provides self-directed in-home personal care
Compensation Overview
$10.60/hr
No H1B Sponsorship
Chippewa Falls, WI, USA
In Person
Care location may transition as the child becomes comfortable.
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- Previous experience with children with disabilities or special needs is required.
- Ability to pass a caregiver or criminal background check.
- Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license are required.
- Authorization to work in the United States is required.
- Ability to provide attentive one-to-one supervision and prioritize safety.
- Ability to assist a legally blind, non-verbal child with navigating the environment, mobility, toileting, meals, routines, and behavioral challenges.
- Provide attentive one-to-one supervision and ensure a safe environment.
- Change diapers or pull-ups and assist with toileting needs.
- Prepare and offer meals and bottles using the child's special bottle milk blend.
- Engage the child in age-appropriate play, including bubbles, outdoor walks in his wagon, swinging, and other activities.
- Support safe mobility by providing guidance.
- Monitor for elopement concerns and advances.
- Follow the child's routines and assist with needs as they arise.
- Remain calm and supportive during frustration or behavioral challenges.
- Transition care locations as the child becomes comfortable.
- Experience with seizure disorders is a plus.
- Pet-friendly disposition.
CDCN helps people who self-direct their in-home care by coordinating a nationwide network of caregivers and handling Medicaid payments. Clients and families choose how their home care is organized, and CDCN provides access to caregivers, scheduling, oversight, and payer support to implement that plan. The company differentiates itself with its national reach, large caregiver network (over 138,000), and focus on caregiver development and mission-driven values, supported by a long history since 1990. Its goal is to help people live safely, healthily, and independently at home by delivering personalized, in-home care.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Missoula, Montana
Founded
1990
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Consumer Direct added EOT ownership in September 2025, signaling long-term employee alignment.
- Washington caregivers won 10% raises and faster background checks, helping recruitment in 2025-2026.
- The company still markets active programs in Nevada, Texas, Virginia, and Washington in 2026.
What critics are saying
- Medicaid reimbursement changes in Washington and D.C. squeeze margins by 2026.
- CDWA's 2025-2027 contract raises wages, holidays, and retirement costs starting July 2025.
- Dependency on state waiver contracts makes any procurement loss an existential collapse risk.
What makes Consumer Direct Care Network unique
- Consumer Direct Care Network serves Medicaid self-directed care across coast-to-coast state programs.
- Its 2025 employee ownership trust owns over 30% of shares, strengthening retention.
- Washington's CDWA platform bundles payroll, benefits, mileage, and scheduling for personal caregivers.
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Consumer Direct Holdings, Inc. (“CDH” or “the Company”), a leading self-directed provider of in-home personal care that supports aging adults and indi