What are the responsibilities and job description for the Every Other Weekend Companion position at Community Horizons?
Check out this self-directed caregiving role available in your neighborhood.
What is self-direction: It is an amazing program in Wisconsin where you can be hired directly by the member, no need to go through an agency! Want to learn more? Apply today, we would be happy to explain how it works.
Community Horizons is excited to help one of our neighbors find a companion to hang out with during the day and lend a hand with stuff around the house and in the Oconto community.
Currently looking we every other weekend help 8 am-9 pm shifts.
Here’s what the job involves:
- Cooking meals for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks
- Reminding about medications
- Helping in the bathroom
- Assisting with dressing when needed
- Helping with showers/washing up
- Keeping the apartment clean
- Doing laundry at the place
- Running errands or going to appointments as needed
- Being a companion
Some fun things to share time doing include watching movies, playing board games, chatting about four-wheeling and tractor pulls, plus a love for history and science.
If you think you’d be a good fit, here’s what we’re looking for:
- A valid driver’s license
- A reliable car since you might need to drive around
- Someone flexible who can follow directions
- A good sense of humor
- Experience in healthcare isn’t a must
- No cat allergies (there’s a cat in the home)
If this sounds like your jam, go ahead and apply today to connect and find out more!
**About 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: Up to $16.32 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16
