Caregiver – Part-time

Unity Hospice•Green Bay, WI

9d•$17 - $26

About The Position

The Care Companion Caregiver supports client satisfaction by assisting with activities of daily living, providing companionship, and performing light housekeeping. The role also includes simple meal preparation, socialization, and client transport. Caregivers work part-time, with flexible scheduling, and are expected to be available for at least 15 hours per week, including every other weekend. The stated schedule is 20–25 hours per week, with flexibility between 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. Pay is $17.00–$25.50 per hour, based on prior caregiving experience. Unity describes its work environment as supportive and collaborative and emphasizes Excellence, Collaboration, Integrity, Compassion, and Accountability. Employees must complete required training and background checks, follow client and organizational directions and protocols, protect confidentiality, maintain professional boundaries, and attend reliably. The role requires a high school diploma or GED (or equivalent combination of education and work experience), a valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and access to a reliable vehicle. Previous caregiving, homemaking, personal care, CNA, or Personal Care Worker experience is preferred but not required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and access to a reliable vehicle.
Ability to follow client and Care Companions directions.
Ability to arrive on time and complete scheduled tasks.
Ability to work effectively, efficiently, and cooperatively with others.
Compassion for clients and a desire to help others.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work a minimum of 15 hours per week, including every other weekend, with Saturday and Sunday worked consecutively.
Ability to complete required training and pre-employment background checks within required deadlines.
Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding clients, families, caregivers, support staff, donors, and organizational intellectual property.
Ability to use proper body mechanics and standard precautions.
Flexibility in time and tasks to meet organizational needs.
Ability to operate computers, telephones, and other office equipment; communicate verbally and in writing; sit for prolonged periods as required; walk, bend, and occasionally lift up to 35 pounds; and organize and prioritize tasks.

Nice To Haves

Previous caregiving, homemaking, or personal care work experience.
CNA or Personal Care Worker experience.

Responsibilities

Assist clients with activities of daily living and personal care.
Provide housekeeping and laundry services.
Perform homemaker services and simple meal preparation.
Provide socialization and companionship.
Run errands and provide incidental transportation.
Maintain required competencies and skills.
Immediately report changes in a client’s condition or family situation to the appropriate individuals.
Document activities consistently and concisely according to Care Companions protocols and standards.
Comply with applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations, as well as Unity policies and procedures.
Complete mandatory training requirements.
Promote and maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Health Savings Accounts and flexible spending options for medical and dependent care.
On-site health risk assessments and flu shots.
Paid time off.
Extended illness and injury bank.
Bereavement leave.
Employee Assistance Program.
Fitness membership reimbursement.
403(b) retirement savings plan.
Group life and voluntary life insurance.
Accident, critical illness, and disability insurance options.
Overtime opportunities for hourly roles.
Mileage reimbursement.
Internal and external learning opportunities.
Education assistance.
Leadership development programs.