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URGENT: CRITICAL SURGERY COVERAGE WEEKEND CAREGIVER NEEDED - GRAIN VALLEY
I am a single mom in Grain Valley preparing for a major knee replacement surgery on Tuesday, October 20th. I am hiring a reliable, detail-oriented female caregiver for my 19-year-old son, who is developmentally disabled and non-verbal.
This is a stable position paid directly through the state via Acumen Missouri (W-2 employment, clean background check required). Because state processing takes time, the onboarding paperwork must be completed immediately with zero mistakes so the state does not reject it. I will assist you with filling out the application to ensure it is perfect.
CRITICAL RULE: Do not apply just to "see what it's like." You must review the schedule below and be 100% certain you want this job and are completely available for the surgery dates and the permanent weekends before we begin the state application process. The surgery is the most critical priority right now.
THE SURGERY BLOCK SCHEDULE ($24.00 / hour):
- Arrive: Monday evening, October 19th (for an overnight shift).
- Stay: All day and night on Tuesday, October 20th (Surgery Day).
- Leave: Wednesday morning, October 21st, after getting my son dressed and putting him on the school bus at 8:30 AM.
THE PERMANENT SCHEDULE ($22.00 / hour):
- Regular Weekends: Saturdays & Sundays (10-hour shifts each day) moving forward.
Requirements to Apply:
- Experience: Must have a background working with special needs / developmentally disabled individuals.
- Education: Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
- Identification: Must have a valid State ID or Driver's License and Social Security card ready to provide proof of identity.
- Background: Must be willing to submit to a comprehensive state criminal background check.
- Transportation: Must have your own 100% reliable transportation to our home in Grain Valley.
- Traits: Must be dependable, punctual, an excellent communicator, and respectful of our family home. No ghosting.
Please click 'Apply Now' to submit your resume. In your application, please include a brief message detailing your specific special needs experience and explicitly confirm your availability for the October 19th–21st surgery block so we can schedule a quick phone screening!
Pay: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22 - $24