In-Home Caregiver
Apply now(opens in a new window) Job No: 496744 Division/Organization: Community Partners Department: Community Living Connections Job Type: Local Work Study Student Jobs Remote Eligbility: Not Remote Location: Off Campus Work StudySalary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $13.00 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
Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):
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. We are reducing the possibility of COVID-19 spreading within CLC, by reducing the number of people you will come into contact with, thereby reducing your contact circle. 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. PPE is provided to employees 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.
Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:
$13.00/hour
Number of Positions:
10
Qualifications:
Must be 18 years or older to apply
Must have an acceptable background
A valid Drivers License, 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.
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
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:https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
Advertised: September 14, 2020 03:10 PM Applications close:
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