I live on the border between Sun Prairie and East Madison. Bus service between these two points is now offered several times a day.
SALARY: $21-$24/hour depending on experience
SCHEDULE:
6 hours/3 days per week (8:30am-2:30pm/Monday, Wednesday and Friday). With prior approval, you may come half an hour earlier or later in the morning or afternoon. There are some afternoons with appointments and the shift may run longer.
ABOUT YOU:
My Daytime Caregiver(s) perform the important morning routine. Currently, this involves working with my arm that has an elbow contracture, giving me breakfast/feeding, shower/bed-bath, dressing, cleaning face and brushing hair, and other duties. You also help with medication, under my direct supervision, so you never have to feel like you don't know what you're doing.
ABOUT ME:
I am an easy to get along with (most of the time) 70-year-old woman who became quadriplegic 13 years ago. I am mostly paralyzed from the neck down. My brain continues to refuse to accept that I can no longer engage in my pre-injury activities. Luckily, I am happy to do anything involving movement, including strengthening and stretching. I thrive on humor and laughing. I hope you do too!
ADVANTAGES OF THIS JOB:
You will know that you are engaging in truly purposeful work by helping one person who genuinely needs your help to both survive and thrive.
REQUIREMENTS:
Physically healthy and strong
Valid driver's license, insurance and personal reliable transportation
CNA, other Health Certificates, and previous experience valuable (not required)
Commitment of about a year valuable (not required)
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED in this position of Daytime Caregiver, respond and INCLUDE:
1) why you think you would be a good fit for this position
2) a resume, OR detailed description of previous work experience
If you have any requests, questions, or concerns, please contact me.
