Personal Caregiver

2 weeks ago


Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States WBSNT Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Job Description

Personal care assistants are needed for a vibrant adult with cerebral palsy. He needs supportive care to assist him in activities of daily living.

Current and past caregivers have had a variety of backgrounds and levels of prior experience. We provide all necessary paid medical and support training, supervised by a medical lead to ensure consistency and that you feel confident before working independently.

Students in nursing and medical fields who have worked here received experience beyond all of their peers, as the job trains caregivers to provide advanced procedures such as tracheostomy care, feeding tube usage, breathing treatments, and more.

This job is also very appealing to socially conscious students in education, social services, the arts, and more. The client is a brilliant man who communicates by blinking. He is passionate about politics, animals, science, and co-teaches classes at UCCS on assisting individuals with significant support needs. He has a wonderful and wicked sense of humor and jokes around often He shows you around the community, takes you out for food & drinks, concerts and events, goes on walks, watches movies, and shares books with you

We have immediate availability for afternoon shifts (2:00 - 8:00 pm) and evening shifts (8:00 pm - 8:00 am). The overnight shifts are in the home with comfortable sleeping accommodations provided. This is a year round job. We are accustomed to working with students and work to schedule around your class availability.

ABOUT THE CLIENT

He is a brilliant adult with a Cerebral Palsy who has very little control over his body. He communicates effectively through blinking and other nonverbal social-emotional cues. He co-teaches graduate classes at UCCS and is involved in the local community. His college major was political science, so he stays up to date on current events and loves going out and having fun.

Responsibilities:

Support engagement in community activities

Assist clients with personal care tasks such as bathing, grooming, and dressing
- Provide assistance with mobility and transfers
- Perform light housekeeping tasks such as cleaning and laundry
- Administer food and medications
- Provide respiratory treatments & tracheostomy care
- Maintain accurate records of client care and activities

Experience:

Previous home care experience as a CNA, Personal Care Assistant, or similar role is preferred but not required
- Knowledge of basic caregiving techniques and practices
- Ability to communicate effectively and compassionately with clients
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport with clients
- Ability to work independently and follow instructions from supervisors

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Fully vaccinated against Flu and COVID-19 (including current boosters)
  • Valid driver's license
  • At least 18 years old
  • Qualities: dependable, organized, timely, detail-oriented, flexible, attentive, and curious.

Additional duties may be assigned based on the needs of the clients.

If you are passionate about providing care to others and making a positive impact in their lives, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position.

Job Type: Part-time

Expected hours: 12-24 per week

Benefits:

  • Paid orientation
  • Paid sick time
  • Paid training

Medical specialties:

  • Home Health

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Evening shift
  • Morning shift
  • Overnight shift

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