What are the responsibilities and job description for the Caregiver-CoCo position at Catholic Charities of Madison?
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.
Catholic Charities has an immediate opening for a Caregiver. The Caregiver is responsible for providing cares and activities of daily living, direct supervision and activity programming to Community Connections participants, adhering to each participant's individualized care plan.
This is an amazing opportunity to be part of a mission-driven team that makes a real difference in the lives of others!
Starting pay is $17.40 per hour; commensurate with experience.
Benefits:
- Health (working 30 hours)
- Dental (working 30 hours)
- Vision (working 30 hours)
- Life, AD&D, Long Term Disability (working 30 hours)
- Short Term Disability (working 20 hours)
- Accident, Critical and Hospital Indemnity Insurance (working 20 hours)
- FSAs and HSA (working 30 hours)
- 403(b) Retirement Plan (with 6% company match after 1 year) (all employees are eligible)
- PTO (working 20 hours or direct care)
- 10 Holidays (working 20 hours or direct care)
- Employee Referral Programs (all employees are eligible
Principal Accountabilities
Client Services
- Provide direct care assistance to participants, as needed, including medication administration, vitals, personal care, recreation/leisure activities, community outings, and transportation as outlined in individualized care plan.
- Plan and facilitate meaningful individual and group recreational activities that foster socialization, relationship building, and engagement, aligned with participants' interest, hobbies, and strengths.
- Apply a person-centered approach that respects each participant's abilities, preferences, and needs.
- Build and maintain supportive relationships with participants and their formal/informal support networks.
- Observe and report changes in participants' conditions or behaviors promptly and professionally.
- Contribute to planning and evaluation of programming, health monitoring, and individual goals and outcomes for participants.
- Comply with all regulatory requirements and agency standards.
- Attend required team meetings, training sessions, and professional development opportunities.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe facility environment.
Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- CNA experience is preferred but not required.
- At least one year of experience working with the program's target population or in a related field.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, problem solving, and organizational skills.
- Ability to follow instructions and work effectively in a fast-paced team environment.
- Physically able to lift up to 50 pounds and tolerate medium to high physical effort including walking, standing, lifting, stooping, squatting, bending, reaching, pushing, and/or pulling.
- Valid driver's license, proof of auto insurance, and a satisfactory driving record required to drive company vehicles.
We serve and employ persons regardless of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Employees do not have to be Catholic to work for Catholic Charities. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to achieving a diverse workforce and maintaining an atmosphere of diversity and inclusion.
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