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Direct Patient Contact w/ Special Needs Young Woman
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Job Description
- Req#: 25656
Department Overview:
Parent and former teacher seeking energetic, reliable, young people who have an interest in furthering their career path by providing care and activities to enhance the life of her daughter. Lakeview Supportive Living is the employer providing the pay. Parent will do all the training. Prior care experience is not required, although valued. Former college students have found this to be a remarkable opportunity.
Anticipated Hours Per Week
Caregiver 6 hr Rec worker 3 hr alternate Sat/Sun Schedule:
Caregiver 6 hour shift 9:00 a.m.to 3:00 p.m. every other weekend
Recreation Assistant shift 12:00 p.m.to 3:00 p.m. every other weekend
More hours are available upon request
Salary/Wage Range:
Hourly $18.75 to $18.75 Number Of Positions
2 Position Summary/Job Duties:
Both positions offer valuable experience, broaden your resume, gain patient contact hours and earn $18.75 hr. A car is necessary for both positions.
Caregiver shift is 6 hours (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.)Saturday or Sunday every other weekend. The costs and travel reimbursement are covered when taking her outside the home after personal cares are completed for the suggested actiivities below with the help of a recreation assistant.
Recreation Assistant shift is 3 hours every other Saturday or Sunday (12 p.m. to 3 p.m.) Costs and travel reimbursement are covered when assisting a caregiver for fun activities outside the home, i.e. swimming, biking, bowling, community events, etc.
Seeking energetic, reliable workers. Opportunity for additional hours available. Call/text Kathy at 608-335-1730 or email at kathy.siegel@gmail.com
Qualifications:
Prior experience is not needed, although valued. Parent will train for both positions. A car is necessary for these positions. At least a year commitment would be appreciated.
Physical Demands
High energy and motivation to provide care and activities with a partner. Client wt. is 125lbs., uses a wheelchair, but does standing transfers. Application Instructions:
Contact Kathy - call/text 608-335-1730 or email at: kathy.siegel@gmail.com
Contact:
Org: Parent and Lakeview Supportive Living
Contact: Kathy Siegel
Email: kathy.siegel@gmail.com
About the company
The University of Wisconsin is a top-ranked research institution located in Madison, Wisconsin, providing exceptional education opportunities to undergraduates, graduate and professional students.