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Special needs respite caregiver

UOW

Location
United States
Base Salary
24k-40k USD
University of Wisconsin-Madison

Job Description

Anticipated Start Date

11/7/24

Anticipated Hours Per Week

6 to 14

Salary/Wage Range:

Hourly $12.00 to $20.00

Number Of Positions

1

Position Summary/Job Duties:

Our family is looking for a certified Nursing Assistant or pre-health professional to care for our 14 year old daughter in our home. She is able to walk and communicate and loves to sing and watch movies. Hours vary according to the individual's schedule and needs but we are looking for Sat and/or Sun hours, generally in 6 hour shifts roughly 10am-4pm with flexibility! We are very open to working around schedules. Must be able to commit to a minimum of 6-10 hours per week! Personal cares include light assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming and feeding orally. Excellent experience for pre-health professionals! Paid Travel!! Respite care can include time spent outside the home doing fun activities. Must have your own car on campus or transportation to our home.

Physical Demands

Helping her be safe waking, occasionally pushing in a wheel chair, dressing, pottying and eating.

Application Instructions:

Please e-mail me, [email protected], with a bit of your background and information about yourself! You will technically be paid by Catalyst a home health organization and they will do formal screening and hiring after initial meeting!

Contact:

Org: Richardson family
Email: [email protected]

Advice from our career coach

A successful applicant for this position as a Certified Nursing Assistant or pre-health professional caring for a 14-year-old girl in her home should be compassionate, patient, and flexible. To stand out as an applicant:

  • Highlight any relevant experience working with individuals with disabilities or in a caregiving role
  • Emphasize your ability to provide personal care such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding
  • Showcase your communication skills and ability to engage with the young girl through activities like singing and watching movies
  • Demonstrate your availability for weekend shifts and willingness to commit to a minimum of 6-10 hours per week
  • Express your willingness to participate in respite care and take the young girl on fun activities outside the home
  • Mention if you have your own transportation to the home and are comfortable assisting with physical demands such as helping her move safely and pushing a wheelchair if needed
  • When contacting [email protected], provide a brief background and information about yourself to be considered for this rewarding opportunity

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