Also called: Respite Worker
Gives family caregivers a break by caring for their child or adult with a disability for a few hours or days.
A respite provider might take a teen with autism to the park on Saturday so his parents can rest, or stay overnight with an adult who needs care.
Estimate; often part-time and hourly.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. High school diploma; agency training and background check.
Ways in: On-the-job training. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Growing much faster than average (about 17% over 10 years). Tracks personal care aides.
Low risk for 10 years. Giving a family a break by caring for their child or adult with a disability is trusted, hands-on human care.
Age 18+. One way to start: Apply to respite care agencies or your county's respite program First: Background check plus CPR and first aid
Classes: Child development CTE class, Health, Psychology.
Official data: O*NET occupation 31-1122.
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