In-Home Caregiver

Wisconsinhistory; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 14,774 - 21,042; Part time

Job summary

Wisconsinhistory is seeking Local Work Study Student Jobs to support individuals with disabilities in Madison. In this role, you will assist with daily living, community integration, and promote healthier lives.

The ideal candidate is expected to provide personal cares, socialization, and companionship while maintaining routines. A valid driver's license and vehicle access are required, and the position offers a wage of $13.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older to apply.
• Must have an acceptable background.
• Valid Driver’s License and acceptable driving record required.
• Access to a vehicle in good working condition and proof of appropriate level of insurance required.
• Proficient reading, speaking, and understanding of English required.

Responsibilities

• Provide necessary supports in daily living to people with developmental disabilities.
• Assist with household upkeep, personal cares, finances, and community integration.
• Implement and monitor specific goals as reflected in consumer's support plan.
• Assist with personal cares, socialization, and healthy living.

Skills

Interpersonal Communication

Leadership

Critical Thinking/Problem Solving

Teamwork/Collaboration

Professionalism/Work Ethic

Healthcare and Health Sciences

Customer Service

Job description

Job Details

Job No: 496744

Division/Organization: Community Partners

Department: Community Living Connections

Job Type: Local Work Study Student Jobs

Remote Eligibility: Not Remote

Location: Off Campus Work Study

Salary/Wage: $13.00 per hour

Job Categories: Interpersonal Communication, Leadership, Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Teamwork/Collaboration, Professionalism/Work Ethic, Healthcare and Health Sciences, Nonprofit/Community-Based Organization, Customer Service, Summer Off-Campus Opportunities, Local Work-Study Required Student Jobs, Career Management, Honoring Context and Culture

Department Overview

Community Living Connections, Inc. (CLC) is a local, non‑profit agency founded in 2004. CLC supports individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, and frail elders to live as independently as possible, in their own homes.

The supports CLC provides are flexible, person-centered and committed. Our organization provides support that enables people to live in their own homes and participate in community life. We believe that individuals, regardless of ability, deserve equal opportunities to create their "best life"; they just need additional support in order to do so.

Community Living Connections provides in‑home staff to help with planning, personal cares, medical support, finances, relationship building…etc. We work in partnership with people throughout their lifetime.

Anticipated Start Date

As soon as possible

Remote Work Eligibility Detail

This position is in‑person working directly with other people. During COVID‑19, all employees must comply with appropriate precautions to ensure the safety and wellness of people we support and coworkers. Employees must maintain 6 ft social distancing when possible, wear facial masks while working in the homes of people we support, and in the presence of anyone (regardless of indoors or outside). Facial masks and hand sanitizer are provided to employees. PPE is provided if someone you support contacts COVID‑19 and continues to need CLC supports. If employees exhibit symptoms of COVID‑19, they must call in to work by notifying their supervisor, and should contact their health care provider. If you have come in contact with anyone at CLC who tested positive for COVID‑19, you will be contacted and asked to quarantine and watch for symptoms.

Anticipated Hours Per Week

1-40

Schedule

Varies per household. Schedule is determined at the interview, based on your availability. Nights and weekends are a high need.

Number of Positions

10

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older to apply
• Must have an acceptable background
• Valid Driver’s License and acceptable driving record required
• Access to a vehicle in good working condition and proof of appropriate level of insurance is required for most positions
• Proficient reading, speaking, and understanding of English required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Experience not required. Extensive classroom, computer, and in‑home/hands‑on training provided.

Position Summary / Job Duties

Supported Living Staff provide necessary supports in daily living to people who have developmental disabilities. These supports are person‑centered and may include assistance with household upkeep, personal cares and wellness, finances, and community integration. Major responsibilities include, but are not limited to, implementing and monitoring specific goals as reflected in each consumer's support plan. Staff may be reassigned on an as needed basis to a different site should program needs require it.

Responsibilities

• Personal cares, challenging behaviors, high medical needs, physical mobility constraints, etc.
• Socialization and fun
• Helping others identify and strive for their goals
• Maintaining routines
• Healthy living
• Companionship
• Communication
• Helping inspire everyone to lead better, happier lives. Every individual is different, and so are their support needs!

Physical Abilities

• Ability to routinely lift 15 lbs. and on occasion up to 40 lbs.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
• Ability to bend, squat, and stoop
• Ability to perform all duties related to providing consumer assistance with activities of daily living

Institutional Statements

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce.

Institutional Statement on Diversity

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin‑Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background-people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: diversity.wisc.edu