Weekend personal care attendant needed

I have cerebral palsy and use a power wheelchair. I need a dependable person for weekend shifts in Amarillo.

Shifts available:

Morning:

7am - 2pm (priority shift)

Evening:

6pm - 11:30pm Friday through Sunday. One or both shifts may be filled — up to two people hired.

The work:

Bathing, dressing, meals, restroom assistance, repositioning in wheelchair and bed. Patient lifts are used — minimal heavy lifting required. You will drive a handicapped-accessible van (valid driver's license required). We go out regularly for meals, errands, and entertainment. Once I'm up and settled, I typically go 5-6 hours without needing much.

What I need most:

Someone who shows up. If something comes up, tell me in advance. That's the job. Experience is a plus but not required. Reliability is non-negotiable.

Requirements:

Valid driver's license CPR certification (an approved online course is available for approximately $14 and takes about one hour — cost is reimbursed upon hire) About the application: This position is funded through the State of Texas and requires a state application — it is a fillable PDF, approximately 30 pages. Complete instructions for filling it out and returning it are included. If you don't have a scanner at home, free scan-to-email is available at the Amarillo Public Library.

When you apply:

Send me a message here. Tell me a little about yourself and your availability.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

From $13.00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Application Question(s): This position requires completing a 30-page state application as part of the hiring process. Are you willing to do this? Which shifts are you available for? Morning (7am-2pm), Evening (6pm-11:30pm), or both?

Work Location:

In person