Description

The IC: Building a world where everyone is Known, Valued, and Included.

Getting to know us: 

The Independence Center is the local home of civil rights for people with disabilities. Working with individuals, their families, and the community, we create independence so that all may thrive. We are not an assisted living center; instead, our organization provides information, resources, and support to help people with disabilities live, learn, work, play, and participate in civic life as equals. 

Why YOU are a good fit:

If you are dependable, trustworthy and a compassionate caregiver then we are looking for you!! The IC is looking for a patient and, flexible caregiver who is able to adapt to change. Also, someone who knows how to empathize and give the client the best care possible. If this all sounds great to you, then this role may be a good fit for you! 

What makes us one of the Gazette’s “Best Places to Work” every year:

Want to make a meaningful difference in our community while enjoying a healthy work-life balance? The IC offers a fun, casual and supportive work environment, competitive pay, and great benefits including:

• Flexible Fridays 
• Paid sick and frontload PTO
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Exceptional medical, dental, vision coverage
• Tuition reimbursement

Requirements

What you bring to the table:

A desire to work alongside people with disabilities, make a significant contribution to the independent living movement and work with terrific teammates. You’re passionate, excited about making a meaningful impact, and ready to join an organization that leans into the challenges of educating our community about the importance of equal rights and empowerment for people with disabilities.

Specifically:

Urgently hiring a compassionate caregiver to provide early morning care for an in-home client living near Hancock Expy & Jetwing Drive 80911. Shifts are increments of 2 or 5 hours, rotating each weekday with a start time of 5:00am Monday - Friday or 6:30am each Saturday-Sunday. Caregiving tasks for this specific client include, but are not limited to, meal prep, light housekeeping, dressing, bathing, wheelchair transfers, catheter care & a bowel program. We are open to hiring multiple caregivers for this unique opportunity to serve our client 7 days a week. (Sample shift below)

Sample Schedule:

Monday 5:00 am to 10:00 am

Tuesday 5:00 am to 7:00 am

Wednesday 5:00 am to 10:00 am

Thursday 5:00 am to 7:00 am

Friday 5:00 am to 10:00 am

Saturday 6:30 am to 8:30 am

Sunday 6:30 am to 11:30 am

• Have a current driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Have current CPR certification or the ability to obtain it prior to hire.
• Performs simple procedures under the direction, training and supervision of the client while following all policies and procedures (as described above).
• Reports observed or reported changes in the client’s condition and/or needs to the supervisor.
• Checks the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) regularly and reports errors in the schedule to the office staff immediately.
• Documents all care provided to clients using the EMR. Charts arrival and departure times, travel times, and task codes. Notifies office staff immediately of any charting difficulties.
• Frequently lift, push, pull, up to 25 lbs., and occasionally up to 50 lbs.
• Home health field environment with a high level of contact with others, which may require personal protective equipment. A considerable amount of time is also spent walking and bending.

We are accessible, inclusive, and awesome – here’s why:

The Independence Center is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. We will not tolerate any employee engaging in unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation against any employee or applicant because of race, color, national origin, ancestry, gender, age, pregnancy status, religion, creed, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, spousal or civil union status, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law. In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, The IC will not discriminate against individuals with disabilities.