Job description

Want to make a difference in a family's life? Consider becoming a Respite Provider. You will be giving parents/care givers the opportunity to take a break while providing quality care to their loved one.

Respite Providers needed in Redgranite, WI

30 hours per month.

Interested candidates may apply for any or all hours available.

Duties include but not limited to:

Providing companionship

Activities such as game/card playing and walks based on consumer preference

Assistance with bathing

Assistance with toileting including use of bedpan, urinal, commode or toilet

Assistance with dressing and undressing

Assistance with mobility and ambulating including use of walker, cane and crutches

Assistance with simple transfers including bed to chair or wheelchair and reverse

Changing of consumer(s) bed, laundering of bed linens and consumer(s) personal clothing

Skin care (excluding wound care)

Care of eyeglasses and hearing aids

Light cleaning in essential areas of home during personal care activities

Meal preparation and meal serving

Provide errand services and/or transport consumer

Promptly reporting changes in the consumer's condition to the designated supervisor

Completion of all time sheets and documentation necessary to maintain program services in a thorough, accurate, and timely manner

Maintain confidentiality of consumer’s information

Adhere to and abide by all agency policies and procedures

Qualifications:

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 PAS staff required

Satisfactory Criminal Background results required. Results based on relevance to position and in compliance with state and federal regulations for personal care workers.

Some positions require ability to transport the consumer and/or provide errand services.

BENEFITS: Paid training and holiday pay.

HOW TO APPLY: All applicants are required to complete the Personal Assistant Services application. Print the application from our website at www.milc-inc.org or call 715-344-4210, ext. 222 to have an application mailed to you.

Mail, email, or fax resume or completed application to:

Midstate Independent Living Choices, Inc.

Attn: Human Resources

3262 Church Street

Stevens Point, WI 54481

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $12.80 - $13.55 per hour

COVID-19 considerations:
We provide all PPE and follow protocols set forth to reduce and prevent the spread of Covid-19 and other communicable diseases and to ensure the safety of our employees and consumers.

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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