In-Home Care Provider/CNA
About The Position
Provide personal care and support to an individual with mobility and wound care needs in the individual’s home in Columbus, Wisconsin. The role supports the member’s comfort, quality of life, daily routines, and independence. It involves hands-on personal care in a family home and requires reliability and a commitment to long-term employment. Wound-care training is included. Availability needed is nights Monday through Saturday, 7:00 PM–10:00 PM, and Friday and Saturday mornings, 7:30 AM–10:00 AM, with light flexibility around these hours. Compensation is $16.32–$18 per hour, based on experience. New hires who complete CDCP training may receive up to $500 in training and retention bonuses during their first six months. Consumer Direct Care Network assists the member or managing party with recruiting. If hired, the member or managing party—not CDCN—is the worker’s legal employer and has sole authority to hire or dismiss the worker.
Requirements
- Reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and auto insurance.
- Strong communication skills, kindness, and dependability.
- Willingness to work with family and pets in the home.
- Must pass caregiver and criminal background checks.
- Ability to safely perform transfers and personal care activities.
Nice To Haves
- One year of caregiving experience is preferred.
- CNA certification is preferred but not required.
- Experience with wound care and dressing changes is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Empty the urinal and assist with ostomy bag changes.
- Organize the bedside table and prepare supplies for daytime or bedtime.
- Assist with stretching and mobility exercises.
- Perform slide board transfers.
- Assist with dressing the lower half of the body.
- Provide bed baths and assist with personal hygiene.
- Provide wound care and dressing changes; training is included.
- Provide general assistance, light housekeeping, and tidying of the care area.
- Accompany the member on occasional community outings.
Benefits
- Up to $500 in training and retention bonuses during the first six months for new hires who complete CDCP training.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
