In-Home Caregiving Specialist

Community Living Alliance•Madison, WI

12d•$18 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for hardworking and compassionate caregivers wanting to enhance their skills, continue their education, and advance their career! You will be working one-on-one in-home with clients with disabilities to help them remain independent and comfortable in their own home. You will provide hands-on care, follow care plans, observe and document all client changes and cares. You will play an important role in ensuring that clients are provided with the best quality of care and remain a vital part of their community! If you are someone who has a passion for helping others and changing lives, this role is for you! This is a part-time position. While each person is unique and has different care needs, below is a sample of personal cares you may provide while caring for an individual at Community Living Alliance: Personal cares (Includes but not limited to) Showering/grooming G-tube Dressing Meal preparation Transfers/repositioning Toileting (Full assist) Bowel programs Housekeeping Any additional cares provided in the client’s individual care plan Home Care Specialist Tasks (Including but not limited to): Ensures continuity of care and meets clients’ immediate needs by providing personal care and housekeeping tasks to clients as outlined on each client’s care plan. Respond to urgent service requests as directed to provide care to clients in their homes as outlined on each client’s care plan. Communicates regularly with the Care Solutions team on the status of client care and provides appropriate and timely documentation of daily tasks and client care needs. Comply with CLA policies and procedures and various program and government regulations and rules by providing clear, accurate, and timely documentation and charting of all required information. Acts as a resource for current caregivers by functioning as a peer mentor for new caregiver hires and providing training and job shadow opportunities.

Requirements

18+ years of age
Authorized to work in the United States
Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance to serve clients throughout Dane County
Capable of lifting/moving/pushing/pulling 35 pounds
Work around environmental hazards such as odors, second-hand smoke, animals, cleaning supplies, adverse living conditions, etc.
Work every-other-weekend and holidays

Nice To Haves

Own a Smart Phone for Electronic Visit Verification (EVV)
1 Year of experience delivering personal cares in-home

Responsibilities

Provide personal care and housekeeping tasks to clients as outlined on each client’s care plan.
Respond to urgent service requests as directed to provide care to clients in their homes as outlined on each client’s care plan.
Communicate regularly with the Care Solutions team on the status of client care and provide appropriate and timely documentation of daily tasks and client care needs.
Comply with CLA policies and procedures and various program and government regulations and rules by providing clear, accurate, and timely documentation and charting of all required information.
Act as a resource for current caregivers by functioning as a peer mentor for new caregiver hires and providing training and job shadow opportunities.