Part-Time Caregiver

<p>Continuum of Colorado is a 501(c)(3), nonprofit agency providing services to people with a wide range of abilities. At Continuum, we empower individuals to live a meaningful life. We believe it is our responsibility to not only meet the needs of each individual we support but also to partner with our supported-individuals to help them reach milestones, achieve their goals, and make their dreams a reality.</p>

Varies in Denver Metro area - Aurora, CO

Continuum of Colorado

<p>Continuum of Colorado is a&nbsp;nonprofit agency providing services to people with a wide range of abilities. At Continuum, we empower individuals to live a meaningful life. We believe it is our responsibility to not only meet the needs of each individual we support but also to partner with our supported-individuals to help them reach milestones, achieve their goals, and make their dreams a reality. Person-centeredness is not just a trend or buzzword to us; it&rsquo;s a philosophy that embodies each Direct Support Professional we hire. Our mission is to be a partner in choice and independence by collaborating with individuals and their families to provide high-quality lifetime supports that will empower them to thrive in their community.</p> http://continuumcolo.org/

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Part-time

$13.22/hr

Overview: <p>Continuum of Colorado is hiring&nbsp;<strong>part-time Caregivers </strong>for our rewarding&nbsp;<strong>Direct Support Professionals (DSP)&nbsp;</strong>positions to provide personal care to youth and adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities in the&nbsp;<strong>greater Denver, CO area</strong>. You'll receive<strong>&nbsp;employer-paid training&nbsp;</strong>and get to interact with a variety of individuals while being responsible for supervision, training, program/care plan implementation, assessment and documentation for those we serve.</p> <p>We require schedule flexibility; a willingness to work at our various residential facilities (in the Denver, CO Metro area - Aurora, Centennial, Littleton, and Parker); and a reliable means of transportation.</p> <p><strong>Schedule:&nbsp;</strong>Must be willing to work a minimum of 6 shifts/month with a maximum of 40 hrs./week. Shifts can include covering 2.5 day shifts or a day program shift with varying hours. Potential opportunity to transfer to full-time, benefited position, if available.&nbsp;<strong><u>Please note</u></strong><strong>: </strong>transfers are not automatic and are subject to current staffing needs and availability. Check out our full-time opportunities here: https://jobs.continuumcolo.org/</p> <p><strong>Training:&nbsp;</strong>Must be able to complete all agency trainings at their scheduled times prior to working in our facilities. Training is a minimum of 3 weeks: Mon - Thu, 8a - 6p.</p> <p><strong><u>The Good Stuff - Starting Salary!</u></strong></p> <ul> <li>$13.22 + /hour (please note: this is a non-benefitted position).</li> </ul>
Responsibilities: <p><strong><u>More about what you&rsquo;ll get to do as our part-time Direct Support Professional/Caregiver!</u></strong></p> <ul> <li>Train, assure and assist individuals in completing daily activities and other tasks (cleaning, toileting, meal preparation, meal pick-up and delivery, cooking, budgeting, hygiene etc.).</li> <li>Meet individuals' needs for transportation (may include driving or assisting in accessing transportation).</li> <li>Implement and document individuals' ISSPs, care plans and protocols.</li> <li>Carry out scheduled community activities (transports, provides supervision).</li> <li>Assist with medications (i.e., administration, pill packing, monitoring) as certified, and document as appropriate.</li> <li>Monitor health needs of individuals and assist in obtaining health care as needed.</li> <li>Provide medical care in accordance with established protocols, to include First Aid/CPR when needed.</li> <li>Document program, incident, medical and financial information as required.</li> <li>Use web-based computer programs to document medication administrations.</li> </ul>
Requirements: <p><strong><u>Must have&rsquo;s to be our part-time Direct Support Professional/Caregiver</u></strong></p> <ul> <li>High school diploma or GED.</li> <li>One (1) year experience in an area directly related to job assignment (i.e., developmental disabilities, etc.), preferred.</li> <li>Ability to pass and maintain certification in all agency required training.</li> <li>Ability to perform needed personal care and medical procedures; consistently lift up to 50 pounds.</li> <li>Ability to read, write and converse in English and perform simple math calculations.</li> <li>Familiarity with Microsoft Office at an intermediate level; ability to use Outlook.</li> <li>Personal vehicle in good operating condition for use during work; operate agency vehicles, as needed.</li> <li>Valid Colorado driver's license; proof of insurance.</li> <li>Meet our driving requirements; no suspensions/revocations in the past 3 yrs. and no more than 2 tickets in the past 3 yrs.</li> </ul>