Part-Time
Respite Provider
Consumer Direct Care Network
1,001-5,000 employees
Provides self-directed in-home personal care
Compensation Overview
$14.13/hr
Altoona, WI, USA
In Person
Care takes place primarily in the child's home, with some community outings.
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- Previous experience with childcare, babysitting, or respite care is preferred.
- The ability to provide personal care is required.
- The ability to understand and respond to the child’s needs, including navigating communication barriers, is required.
- The provider must be patient, gentle, compassionate, reliable, punctual, and trustworthy.
- Engage in age-appropriate activities such as going to the park, going for walks, or watching favorite movies or television shows.
- Provide personal care as needed.
- Maintain a safe, calm, and comforting environment.
- Offer emotional support and reassurance, especially during moments of frustration or upset.
- Communicate regularly with the parent regarding the child’s needs and well-being.
- Previous experience with childcare, babysitting, or respite care.
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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