Job Description

Looking for a change? Something new? Sick of the same old Monday-Friday schedule? Senior Helpers of Madison is looking for live-in caregivers to match our client in Madison WI. She is in need of a ever other weekend 'live in' care, with openings during the weekend. This is a BENEFIT ELIGIBLE POSITION & pays a set rate per day $220-$260 Q: "What is 24 Hour Care?" A: This is also sometimes called Live-In Care - the caregiver stays at the clients home for a full 24 hours. In those 24 hours, the caregiver simply needs to be there in case the client needs them. Live-In Caregivers enjoy downtime/personal time during their 24 Hour Shift - and as an added bonus, are provided with FREE MEALS the entire time they're with the client, and a private bedroom to sleep in. *YES, you sleep at night, you do not stay awake for 24 hours! Q: "Why should I work 24 Hour Shifts?" A: A few reasons

1. This unique opportunity allows you to have Full Time employment status & insurance benefits, while working only 2 days per week.
2. 24 Hour Shifts are a bit more relaxed than hourly shifts - when a caregiver is being paid hourly, they are expected to be working the entire time. In a 24 Hour Shift, caregivers can read, study, watch television, cook, craft, write, etc in their down time., as long as they are in the clients home in case a need arises.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Companionship and conversation
• Light housekeeping
• · Household management
• · Errands
• · Meal planning and preparation
• · Laundry and linen changing
• · Bathing assistance
• · Dressing assistance
• · Toileting
• · Medication reminders

Qualifications:

• Ability to treat clients with dignity and respect.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, car insurance, & no serious driving violations are a MUST
• Client is located in Madison, WI
• Must be comfortable working in a home with a cat and providing cares/cleanup as necessary.
• Non-smoking

Requirements

• Report any significant client changes to the office immediately.
• Follow all policies and procedures as outlined in the Senior Helpers Employee Handbook

Senior Helpers is the nation's premier provider of in-home senior services ranging from specialized care for those with diseases, such as dementia, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, to personal and companion care to help individuals looking for a little assistance with daily activities. Founded in 2002 with a vision to help seniors age with dignity despite age-related illnesses and mobility challenges, Senior Helpers has hundreds of franchised and owned businesses that have cared for tens of thousands of seniors. Senior Helpers' culture is based on strong core values, recognition of achievements and respect. * We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Work at office, Local area, Immediate start, Monday to Friday, Sleeping nights, Shift work, Weekend work, 2 days per week,

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