In-Home Caregiver

University of Wisconsin-Madison - Student jobs; United States; Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate individuals to join their team as Supported Living Staff. This role is essential in providing daily living support to individuals with developmental disabilities, ensuring they can live independently and participate in community life. Responsibilities include personal care, companionship, and helping individuals achieve their goals. With flexible hours and comprehensive training provided, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others. If you are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for those in need, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older and have an acceptable background.
• Proficient in reading, speaking, and understanding English.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily living support to individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Assist with household upkeep, personal cares, and community integration.

Skills

Communication Skills

Companionship

Personal Care Assistance

Goal Setting

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Vehicle

Job description

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. Employees must 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.

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.

Salary/Wage Range:

$13.00/hour

Number of Positions:

10

Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years or older to apply
• Must have an acceptable background
• A valid Driver's License and an acceptable driving record are required
• Access to a vehicle in good working condition and proof of appropriate level of insurance is required for most positions
• All employees are required to proficiently read, speak, and understand English

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, the implementation and monitoring of specific goals as reflected in each consumer's support plan. Supported Living Staff may be reassigned on an as-needed basis to a different site should program needs require it. Responsibilities include:

• A range of support needs: 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! Apply today to find out how your gifts can help others.

COVID-19 Workplace Safety:

Please review and be aware of the Student Employee COVID-19 Workplace Safety Policy.

Physical Demands:

The following physical abilities have been deemed necessary in the provision of direct services to consumers. As with all required abilities, any possible reasonable accommodation will be made should an employee be unable to perform a required duty based on a disability as defined in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):

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

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.

Accommodation Statement:

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:Disability Accommodation Information for Applicants