What are the responsibilities and job description for the Caregiver-Wisconsin Rapids, WI position at Midstate Independent Living Choices, Inc (MILC)?
Up to 1.5 hours between 6 p.m.-8 p.m., 5 days per week.
Potential additional Respite hours available.
Interested candidates may apply for any or all hours available.
SUMMARY: Under the direct supervision of the RN Case Manager and the consumer(s) they provide services to, the Caregiver provides confidential services to physically or developmentally disabled individuals and frail elderly consumers in their homes or in the community.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The Caregiver will be trained in the provision of care services and in each skill that is assigned which can include but not limited to:
- G-tube, cupping, and suctioning experience helpful
- Assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, eating, mobility, toileting, and transferring
- Changing of consumer(s) bed, laundering of bed linens and consumer(s) personal clothing
- Medically orientated tasks (medication assistance, tube feedings, skin care, mechanical lifts, etc) as assigned
- Care of eyeglasses and hearing aids
- Light cleaning in essential areas of home during personal care activities
- Meal preparation and meal serving
- Providing companionship and activities (including transportation as assigned)
- Promptly reporting changes in consumer’s condition to the designated supervisor
- Completion and submission of Records of Care in a thorough, accurate, and timely manner
- Maintain confidentiality of consumer’s information
- Adhere to and abide by all policies and procedures
QUALIFICATIONS: Requirements are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.
- Minimum age of 16 years
- Caregiving experience preferred
- Familiar with the philosophy and concepts of independent living required
- Ability to understand and carry out consumer instructions required
- Ability to relate well to others required
- Good past employment references required
- Physical strength sufficient to perform essential functions of job required
- Effective means of transportation to the work site required. If consumer Plan of Care includes errand services or transport of consumer, a valid Wisconsin driver’s license, proof of auto liability insurance meeting agency minimum limits and ability to meet agency driving standards required
- Completion of interview and training conducted by MILC staff required
- Satisfactory Criminal Background results required. Results based on relevance to position and in compliance with state and federal regulations for caregivers
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret written documents such as policies, letters, instruction and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from the consumer, consumer’s representative and MILC staff. Ability to speak effectively with consumers and co-workers.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, in minutes, hours or units of time.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee will routinely: sit, use hands and fingers; handle; feel; reach with hands and arms; walk; bend; squat; twist; talk; see; hear; and perform tasks specific to each consumer’s care plan.
The employee may occasionally lift and/or move consumer utilizing different transferring techniques and/or with the use of assistive equipment/technology.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee will work in the consumer’s home and in the community.
BENEFITS: Flexible schedule. Paid training & holiday pay. Travel allowance available for eligible cases and employees.
HOW TO APPLY: All applicants are required to complete the Personal Assistant Services application. Quick apply at https://midstate.clearcareonline.com/quick-apply/
If you are unable to apply online, the application can be found on our website at www.milc-inc.org under the Careers tab. Completed applications can be submitted via email, mail or fax.
Email: tcyr@milc-inc.org
Fax: 715-344-4799, Attn: Taylor Cyr
Pay: $14.28 - $15.05 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid orientation
- Paid training
Work Location: In person
Salary : $14 - $15