Part Time Caregiver - Evenings and Weekends

The Independence Center • Colorado Springs, CO

131d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking caring, compassionate caregivers to provide personal care (PCA and PCW), and homemaking services as directed by the client. You’ll perform simple procedures as an extension of therapy services under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN), as well as personal and household services essential to health care at home. Candidates may have experience as a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA), Nursing Assistant, Caregiver, Direct Support Professional (DSP), or Personal Care Attendant (PCA). The Independence Center is a local nonprofit that provides traditional and self-directed home health care for people with disabilities. Our mission is to work with people with disabilities, their families, and the community to create independence so all may thrive. As a caregiver and a member of our Home Health Care team, you’ll truly be making a difference.

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age
• Must have a driver’s license and reliable vehicle
• Able to lift, push, pull between 25-50 lbs.
• A flu vaccine is required (medical exemptions are considered).
• Complete Personal Care Attendant (PCA) training. We'll train you!

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA), Nursing Assistant, Caregiver, Direct Support Professional (DSP), or Personal Care Attendant (PCA)
• Additional relevant experience in the food industry, customer service, sales, or retail.

Responsibilities

• Perform simple procedures as an extension of therapy services under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN).
• Provide personal care activities including bathing, shampooing, skin/nail care, oral hygiene, shaving, and dressing.
• Perform household care duties such as meal preparation/feeding, laundry, and light housekeeping (e.g., doing dishes, cleaning bathroom, emptying trash).
• Provide range of motion exercises, bowel program/digital stimulation, urinary catheter care, and wound care as directed.

Benefits

• Supportive work environment
• Competitive pay
• $500 sign-on bonus ($250 at 3 months and $250 at 6 months)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Paid sick and vacation time
• Tuition reimbursement
• Agency support and paid training
• Medical and Direct Primary Care (for full-time employees)
• Dental (for full-time employees)
• Vision (for full-time employees)
• Employer Paid Life & AD&D (for full-time employees)
• Employer Paid Short and Long Term Disability (for full-time employees)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed