Personal Care Aide / In-Home Caregiver

Part-Time Caregiver / Personal Care Aide – $25/hr

Location

West Denver, CO Pay: Starting at $25/hour with increase after 3 months Schedule: Part-time, 3 days/week, 20–25 hours total

Overview

Seeking in-home, part-time caregiver/personal aide for a 36 year-old woman with complex chronic health issues looking for a dependable, compassionate part-time caregiver to become a consistent part of her support network.

This is a one-on-one position in the home and community. Looking for someone who is proactive, organized, comfortable with personal care, and interested in a long-term position.

Previous caregiving or medical experience is appreciated, but not required for the right person.

Schedule

Approximately 2–3 days per week, generally on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and/or Friday.

Typical shifts are about 8 hours between 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM. There is some flexibility, and we will build a consistent schedule together. However, hours must fall between 9am-6pm.

Responsibilities

• Meal preparation and kitchen cleanup
• Light housekeeping, laundry, dishes, linens and organizing
• Personal care, including assistance with hair washing/styling and nail care
• Transportation to medical appointments and errands
• Helping schedule and organize appointments
• Organizing medications, medical supplies and infusion supplies
• Assisting with day-to-day tasks and routines related to chronic illness
• Providing dependable, practical support while helping client maintain some independence

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license & clean driving record
• Reliable vehicle and willingness to drive to appointments and errands
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs to assist with wheelchair for outings
• Ability to pass required background screening
• Reliable attendance and communication
• Comfortable working in a private home
• Willingness to follow infection-prevention precautions and avoid working while ill

Ideal candidate

• Experience in caregiving or medical training/background
• Reliable and punctual with strong communication skills
• Compassionate and comfortable around complex medical needs
• Someone who notices what needs to be done and takes initiative
• Comfortable balancing personal care, household tasks and frequent errands
• Ability to commit to the position for at least 6 months! Become like a family member
• *Major bonus points if you are a CNA , or have medical training, and/or if you are good at hair and nails!*

Pay & employment

Starting pay is $25/hour

, with the potential for increased pay based on experience, reliability, and long-term fit.

This is a W-2 employee position through Colorado’s Consumer-Directed Attendant Support Services (CDASS) program, not a 1099 independent-contractor position.

I directly select, train, schedule and supervise my caregiver. A CDASS Financial Management Services provider handles payroll, employment tax withholding and related employment administration. A paid trial period would occur before fully onboarding.

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20.0 – 25.0 per week

Benefits

* Flexible schedule

Application Question(s)

• Do you have your own reliable vehicle and a clean driving record, and are you comfortable driving the client to medical appointments and errands?
• Which of these weekdays can you work, between 9am and 6pm: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday? (We need 2–3 of them.)
• Can you safely lift and load a ~40 lb wheelchair in and out of a car once or twice a day?
• Can you commit to this position for at least 6 months, and are you comfortable with a background check and W-2 pay through Colorado's CDASS program (not 1099)?
• In 1–2 sentences, what do you enjoy most about one-on-one caregiving?

License/Certification

* Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability

* Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute

* Denver, CO 80211 (Required)

Work Location: In person