Caregiver, Part-time - Chileda Institute : Job Details

Adult Family Home Caregiver Part-time

Are you interested in working for a group home where you are cared about while you are making a difference in the lives of young adults? No forced stays, high staff to client ratios, extra support a phone call away, and excellent benefits!

Come work in a beautiful setting with us between Onalaska and Holmen.

Chileda's mission is to Improve the quality of life for individuals with cognitive challenges and extraordinary behavioral needs, and we can only achieve that mission with your help!

Summary:

Our AFH Caregivers work directly with our residents to teach important life skills including independent living skills, community integration, activities of daily living (ADL's), social and communication skills, and behavior modification. We do this by helping our students to live their best lives by participating with them on community outings, cooking cooperatively and helping our residents just have fun!

Status Info:

We are seeking part-time caregivers to help provide quality care to our residents. This position is entry-level and offers a lot of flexibility with scheduling and availability.

Skills:

Great applicants will demonstrate behavioral skills and judgement conducive to role modeling appropriate skills for residents. Having experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities is preferred, but not required; we will train the right candidates! You must posses a valid driver's license. And while you don't need to be a James Beard award winning chef, some cooking skills will help make meal times all the more fun!

Job Duties Include:

• Supervising the residents in the group home.
• Assisting the residents with personal cares which may include: bathing, grooming, nail care, teeth brushing, ect.
• Administering medications.
• Transporting residents to activities outside the group home.
• Helping to prepare meals and teach cooking skills.
• Use Crisis management techniques taught in trainings including verbal de-escalation, creative redirection, topic changes, and allowing space and time for processing during a crisis.

Education:

Must be at least 18 years old. A high school diploma or equivalency is preferred, but not required.

Application Instructions:

Please apply for the role through Chileda's employment page at chileda.org

Chileda is an EOE.