Part Time Caregiving Position. $24 an hour - 24hrs per week (Sat6a-2p/Sun2p-10p/Mon6a-2p)

Part Time Caregiving Position. $24 an hour - 24hrs per week (Sat6a-2p/Sun2p-10p/Mon6a-2p) Denver Phil Caregiving Denver, CO Job Details Part-time $23 - $24 an hour 1 hour ago Benefits Paid time off Flexible schedule Paid sick time Qualifications Working with individuals with disabilities Assisting with ADLs Meal preparation Laundry Bathing assistance Full Job Description Job Summary Join our caregiving team in a rewarding part-time role, where you will provide compassionate support and essential care for Phil, and his muscular dystrophy, during the day hours. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference, ensuring safety, comfort, and well-being through attentive care and vigilant supervision. As a caregiver, you will play a vital role in maintaining a safe and nurturing environment for Phil. This is a perfect fit for motivated individuals seeking somewhat flexible hours with a focus on long-term, impactful caregiving. Client's name is Phil and has muscular dystrophy. He has limited use of his arms and legs and stays in an electric wheelchair to get around. He needs to be transferred from his bed/shower chair using an electric patient lift, so no manual lifting is required. Some strength needed to adjust and turn Phil, but no manual lifting or risk of back injury. Overall, Phil is easygoing and chill.

Shift tasks:

turning client in bed getting lift sling under/on client and attaching to lift using lift to move client to wheelchair/bathroom toileting and sanitation helping with washing in the roll-in shower (using shower chair) helping dress the patient positioning client in wheelchair helping client brush hair, take meds, wash up preparing and assisting with meals getting client ready to leave for outings doing dishes and laundry help doing household cleaning/organizing available to help client use portable urinal in chair and other things during shift period occasionally driving client in wheelchair accessible van make sure client is good to go before leaving shift

Note:

All these tasks take no special skill, and you don't need to have any accreditation to do them. Training is easy, but the routine takes some practice over time. Phil and his main caregiver do the hiring process themselves. Caregivers are paid by the State of Colorado (CDASS program) with employment paperwork and payroll managed by a third party company called Public Partnerships. Payment occurs twice a month. The agency is required to have prospective employees undergo a background check by the Colorado Bureau of Investigation. A record does not necessarily mean deal breaker. We prefer to have prospective employees train on a few shifts before starting. Given that Phil's lungs are compromised and needs to avoid respiratory illness, caregivers' flu and COVID vaccines need to be up to date to start working. Also, if employees are sick, feel sick, or have been around someone sick, N95 masks need to be worn around him.

About the location:

Phil's townhouse has comfy couches, window air conditioning, quality Wi-Fi, a smart TV, and caregivers have use of the kitchen. There is a designated parking spot for caregivers in a well-lit parking lot right outside his residence. He has a smart lock that allows entry only by caregivers, friends and family. Here is a little about Phil. He is interested and active in (bipartisan) politics, but is willing to talk about it minimally. Phil is also a science nerd that is passionate about the environment and solving climate change. He runs an advocacy group that supports the use of clean nuclear power. Humanist is a good way to describe Phil, as he overall wants humanity to reach their full potential. He has a very strong bond with family and friends, has two siblings and a niece and nephew, and hangs out with them often. Anyone interested in this job opportunity must respond by email with a PDF of a: Resume/CV with job history and references. Letter of recommendation from a previous employer. We have interviews (in-person) at a local coffee shop before hiring. At interviews we go more into detail about the routine and expectations.

Benefits:

Opportunity for more hours when coverage is needed Paid sick time

Pay:

$23.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

Paid time off Shift availability: Day Shift (Preferred) Night Shift (Preferred) Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person