Caregiver

Hiring part-time caregivers to provide household and personal care for an adult (55-year-old woman) in Lawrence, Kansas. Ideal candidates have a passion for helping others and an interest in working in healthcare.

Job Type:

Salary:

Positions available range from 15-30 hours per week with day, evening, weekend, and holiday shifts. A minimum of 15 hours per week. Additional information is below.

Job Duties:

• household and personal care assistance, including cooking, cleaning, errands, laundry, dressing, providing transportation, and other assistance upon request

Requirements:

• Excellent listening skills and the ability to take direction
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license, car insurance, good driving record, and reliable vehicle.
• Strong record of reliability, being on time, being respectful, compassionate, and having good communication skills
• Read and agree to caregiver policies and shadow current caregivers for one or two shifts
• Participate as part of a team of caregivers and attend weekly scheduling meetings

Application Requirements:

• Cover letter preferred
• Resume preferred
• references required
• Dependent upon the completion of a background check

Additional Information:

Hello! My name is Lorraine, and I am looking for caregivers to help me with various activities and some personal care tasks. I am a 55-year-old wheelchair user affected by cerebral palsy which makes some ordinary things a challenge. That said, I have NOT let it stop me from creating a fabulous and fulfilling life! I am a published author, a public speaker, a blogger, a columnist, and a dog mom to the most adorable dog ever (and no, I am not biased – people say he’s the cutest dog they have ever seen.)

I have lived in Lawrence for over 25 years, I moved here shortly after I attended Emporia State University where I got my undergrad and graduate degrees. I love this community, and my best caregivers are and have been college students, many of them in school for professions in the healthcare field. Numerous people who have worked with me through the years have said that they have learned things from me that they wouldn’t have learned anywhere else and that those things gave them a whole new perspective and a huge advantage in later positions. My caregivers and I spend LOTS of time laughing with and learning from each other.

The basic requirements of this position are at least 15 hours per week, reliable transportation (for you to get to and from my house and to take me to appointments or when we run errands,) the ability to lift my 50lb wheelchair in and out of a car, the ability to pass a background check (mandated by the state) and a love for dogs. What I offer in return is mostly flexible scheduling, $15 an hour (paid through Medicaid funding), training, excellent work experience, possible letters of recommendation commensurate with performance, and a super friendly, comfortable working environment.

I am an open book and am more than happy to talk with you more if this position sounds like the right fit. You can reach me at LorraineandLevi at gmail dot com. I’m Lorraine. My job is to train and manage my caregivers, and Levi's job is to look adorable and beg for Milk Bones!! I look forward to talking to you! Thanks, and have a fabulous day!

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 – 20 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• No nights
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• How many hours per week are you looking for? What is your schedule like week to week?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15