Lifetime Caregiver (Plover/Biron/WI. Rapids)

Community Horizons is assisting a wonderful family in the Biron/Plover area in finding the perfect caregiver for their middle-aged daughter who has developmental disabilities and is nonverbal. The goal is to keep her active in the community while providing weekend respite to Mom and Dad. If you have a flexible weekend schedule, can commit to this position for a rewarding journey well into the future, and enjoy community outings, please consider sharing your time with someone else who likes to do the same.

Do you have a flexible weekend schedule? Are you interested in making some extra money to pad your pockets? If you have experience working with those who have developmental disabilities, this opportunity might be for you.

Wage: $16.00 per hour

Hours:

· Occasional weekends up to 32 hours per month

(No set hours. Hours will be determined month to month based on family needs and your schedule)

· Potential for day, afternoon, evening, and overnight hours.

· Occasional evening shifts during the week or daytime pickup shifts may also be available.

Tasks include but are not limited to:

• Community Integration: Trips to various places in the community to get exercise and maintain this member’s independence and comfort level in social settings.
• Visit places such as the community center, library, stores, and parks for walking, shopping, and sightseeing activities.
• Personal care as needed
• Minor food prep
• Coordinating appropriate activities

Ideal Candidates will possess:

• A Calm, Caring, Patient, Positive and Motivated Attitude
• Understanding and Compassion
• A “Go with the Flow” attitude
• Developmentally disabled/healthcare background and familiarity with those who have anxiety
• Experience working with individuals who are nonverbal
• Someone who would like to continue this position well into the future in order to create stability for this member.
• Have a valid driver's license/reliable transportation.
• Favorable Wisconsin background check.

COME JOIN AN AMAZING FAMILY!!

Who is Community Horizons

Community Horizons offers support for individuals enrolled in self-directed programs through Managed Care Organizations or IRIS (Include, Respect, I Self-Direct) throughout Wisconsin. Self-direction gives program participants the choice over who provides services and how they receive them. Community Horizons is not the employer on record, members make all hiring decisions with the involvement of a third-party fiscal agent responsible for payroll.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 8 – 24 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift
• Night shift
• Overnight shift

Work Location: In person