The heart of our mission is to demonstrate Christ’s love and justice by caring in faith for the human family. We change lives by helping and employing people of all backgrounds.

Are you outgoing, supportive, and enjoy helping people? We have a unique opportunity to work as a full time Caregiver at our Adult Day Center located on the East Side of Madison. Our Caregivers work as a team to assist with personal care, supervision and activities for Day Center participants ages 18 . We provide an inclusive, fun, unique, caring, and family-like environment for our participants to enjoy while their loved ones are at work during the day.

This is a great opportunity to make an impact in the lives of many and become part of the Catholic Charities family! 

Starting pay rate: $16.50

We offer the following:

• 1st shift schedule Monday-Friday - no weekends!
• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• 403(b) with a 6% match after 1 year
• Sick (8 days) & Personal Time (3 weeks to start)
• 10 Holidays
• Employee Referral Program ($500 per referral)

Principle Accountabilities

Client Services

• Assist the Adult Day Center participants with personal cares and activities of daily living as outlined in individualized care plan.
• Provide daily assistance with the implementation of proper use of body mechanics with participant's mobility, transfer, and safety needs.
• Monitor and report changes in participant's condition and behavior to appropriate staff and formal supports in a timely and accurate manner.
• Ensure a person-centered approach by considering each participant's abilities, preferences, and needs.
• Establish a supportive relationship with each participant and their supports.
• Participate in team meetings addressing participant's progress with individualized goals and outcomes.
• Participate in on-going training and professional development as outlined in Department of Health Services annual continuing education standards and Catholic Charities Adult Day Center program manual.
• Complete all required documentation in a timely and accurate manner according to all Catholic Charities Adult Day Center standards.

Qualifications

Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• CNA license is preferred, but not required.

Experience:

• Minimum of one year experience working with adults who have physical and/or cognitive disabilities, mental health diagnosis, or dementia/Alzheimer's.

Skills:

• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment.
• Ability to lift 25 to 50 pounds and tolerate medium to high physical effort including walking, standing, lifting, stooping, squatting, bending, reaching, pushing and /or pulling.
• Ability to follow directions, organize and prioritize work assignments.
• Ability to collaborate and problem solve with co-workers to ensure quality care.
• Ability to understand and follow individual participant care plans.
• Ability to respectfully approach and provide positive redirection for individuals who have various diagnoses.