Caregiver - Evenings - Fort Collins, CO
Work one-on-one with one client. Click here to learn more about the client
Approximately 9-10:30 pm (3-5 nights/week)(Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun)
Starting wages: $20-25/hour, depending on education and experience. Individuals with more advanced education, certifications, and experience will start at a higher rate.
Some weekend availability is needed.
Option to cover other shifts (e.g., nights, mornings, meals, etc.). Please indicate on your application if you are looking to cover multiple shifts.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: bathing, dressing, observing, and reporting changes in health; transferring between wheelchair and bed with a lift (not physical lifting); routine care of urinary drainage devices; light housework.
ABOUT YOU: You are seeking a part-time, evening position. You are responsible and possess the following characteristics: kind, intelligent, caring, empathetic, compassionate, respectful, and willing to learn/help, calm under pressure and in case of emergency, flexible, mature, emotionally stable, self-sufficient, dependable, clean/organized, and goal/detail-oriented, and have a good/positive attitude, good observation and communication skills.
Please see the About page for details about me (the employer, manager, and client) and my location.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
At least 18 years old.
Authorized to work in the United States.
High school education (or equivalent).
Speak and write in English
Live in or near Fort Collins and have reliable transportation.
Can pass a complete drug screen and a background check in accordance with local law/regulations.
Available for weekends and over holiday/academic breaks
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Some caregiving experience or training in the health/medical field and/or patient care is preferred but not a prerequisite—will be trained/guided.
Some college education or professional training is preferred but not a prerequisite—will be trained/guided.