Job description

Seeking reliable - CNA - Caregiver - Old Town, Fort Collins, Colorado

• Work one-on-one with one client (50-year-old male with disability)
• Positions listed at: http://onejameshealth.com
• Regular weekend availability is needed.

Morning: 6-9 AM: 3-5 days/week; weekend availability needed
Meals: lunch: 11 AM-12 PM and dinner at 5:30 PM-7 PM
Evening/night caregiver
Live-in caregiver (evenings/nights, plus shiftwork)

• PAY: Starting at $18-24/hour (after training). Rate based on experience and tasks performed (skilled care is more, with regular raises and up to $30/hr for skilled tasks after training), with performance-based raises.
• Individuals with healthcare/rehab CNA/nursing experience or direct experience with spinal cord injury and associated skilled care (e.g. catheter changes and bowel program) will start at a higher rate. Please inquire.
• Individuals without a healthcare, science, or medical background will require more training and, to offset training costs... must begin at a lower rate (opportunity for performance-based raises subsequent to training).
• The rate for each employee is assessed after 50 hours of work (after completion of necessary training).
• There is a $100 cash bonus after 100 hours.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Safely transfer between wheelchair/bed using patient lift (not physical lifting).
• Perform regular bathing, dressing, hygiene, grooming, and toileting (bowel program).
• Perform routine care of urinary drainage devices and apply and irrigate catheter.
• Thoroughly/accurately observe, document, report changes in health condition.
• Maintain inventory sheet of medical supplies and medications.
• Assist with positioning, exercises, massage, and range of motion/stretching.
• Assist with meal planning, shopping, preparation, assist with eating, storage, and cleanup.
• General housekeeping: cleaning, laundry, and ironing, etc.
• Transport/accompany (for appointments and outings) and assist as necessary.
• Other tasks in the scope of the work agreement acknowledged by both parties.

Needed guidance, training, and access will be provided by James Peth and his designee(s). The live-in caregiver will receive ongoing assistance from one or more other caregivers.

THE CLIENT: I’m a 50-year-old male professor at CSU in Food Science and Human Nutrition (see details at linkedin.com/in/jpeth). I work hard every day because I seek to make a positive impact in public health. For fun, I love good food/drinks and having good meals together at home or out. I also enjoy music, art, culture, spending time with friends and family. I injured my spinal cord (C-5) during an adventure race in 1999 and have since been paralyzed from the chest down. I have partial upper extremity function (shoulders, biceps), but no finger function. I can be independent for much of the day—perform work independently on my computer, propel a manual wheelchair with power assist, and eat using a utensil with some assistance. Yet, I need help with many things, from basic activities of daily living to more skilled care.

JOB LOCATION: Old Town, Fort Collins, a mile north of Colorado State University on the Mason corridor, which has bicycle and pedestrian pathways, and just across the street from the Downtown Transit Center and public transportation—the Max bus rapid transit and other options going to Boulder and Denver.

ABOUT YOU: You are seeking a part-time position. I need someone responsible who I can rely on. You should be: kind, intelligent, empathetic, respectful, calm under pressure and in case of emergency, flexible, mature, emotionally stable, self-sufficient, dependable, and have a good/positive attitude, good observation and communication skills, and physical endurance.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least 18 years old.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• High school education (or equivalent).
• Speak and write in English
• Live in or near Fort Collins
• Have current drivers license and safe driving record.
• Must be able to pass a complete drug screen and a background check in accordance with local law/regulations
• Have received COVID-19 vaccine and can provide vaccination card.
• Available for mornings, weekends, and over holiday/academic breaks.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in health/medical field and/or patient care. Prior experience is preferred, but not prerequisite. Will be trained/guided.
• Have some college education or professional training.
• License or training in medical field (e.g. RN, LPN, CNA, EMT, MA, OT/OTA, etc.)
• Also interested in and qualified for other positions and for covering multiple shifts.
• Is prompt/timely to all shifts
• Demonstrates ability to perform all responsibilities using provided resources and with an attitude of cooperation and professionalism
• Maintains harmonious relationship and communication with James and others, providing support as requested to ensure quality care
• Maintains confidentiality of ALL information (health-related or otherwise).
• Communicates/reports shift notes as requested and reports any important details
• Regularly checks in to insure comfort, dignity, and privacy; Identifies when help is required in providing care and seeks it appropriately, recognizing own limitations
• Communicates clearly and tactfully with James and his designees
• Demonstrates knowledge of and adheres to all food safety procedures
• Organizes work to complete job tasks within the scheduled shift and responds promptly to change in workload, adjusting assignments to achieve optimal productivity and efficiency
• Maintains a clean, orderly environment.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Fort Collins, CO 80521: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• CNA (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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