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JOB REQUIREMENTS: Experienced Companion Care Provider *Family prefers a

FEMALE AND NON-SMOKING PROVIDERS Location: Madison, WI Schedule: Part time BACK UP/FILL IN - afternoon work (no later than 4pm) Up to 5 hours per week possible. Coverage needed for illnesses and vacations. Wage: \$16.32 to \$25.00 per hour -based on experience Creative, smart, pleasant woman artist, retired from a professional life in politics advocating for equality, needs a backup/fill in Companion Provider to accompany her to activities a few times a week. This role is ideal for someone who not only understands the basics and nuances of interacting with people with dementia but also values connection, promoting independence, and humor. Key Responsibilities: Provide warm, respectful, easy conversation and fun companionship both at home and in the community Provide continuous attentive monitoring for needs, safety, and well-being, positively redirecting when needed, while promoting independence. Enjoy conversations on topics of mutual interest or new topics. Explore her and your shared interests and pursue activities related to those. Help her maintain her abilities and routines to support her current baseline Bring a sense of calm, ease, enjoyment, and laughter to daily interactions Use your vehicle to take the member on local community outings. The Ideal Candidate Will: Have training and experience working with individuals living with dementia Be observant, patient, and respectful of boundaries Possess excellent communication skills and a good sense of humor Be flexible and able to adapt to changing needs and routines Understand how to foster autonomy while providing appropriate support This is a wonderful opportunity for someone who enjoys meaningful, one-on-one companion care and truly values making a difference in someone\'s day. This woman enjoys: Art- especially painting, doing art- pen and paper, art history, women\'s and feminist art, women\'s history, history, politics, political movements, gardening, flowers, walks or sitting in nature, conversations with people who have diverse interests like her. Also enjoys younger kids, and animals dogs, cats, horses. Tasks to be incorporated into all shifts: Half hour walks around the block Having the woman ready aloud to you for a period of time. Activities at home (doing art, sewing, etc) and/or outings: library (weekly), going to art galleries, art shows, art museums, gardens and parks, music, Wingra park walking path and sitting by the lakeshore. Errands like going to get her hair cut. Sometimes light cleaning. Requirements: 18 years of age or older with a high school diploma or GED Experience working with people with dementia for at least 1 year Provider references verifying personal/professional experience Valid Driver\'s License, reliable vehicle, auto insurance(comprehensive), and a clean driving record Willing to do a background check Family prefers FEMALE caregivers and non-smokers To apply: send your resume to heidibu@consumerdirectcare.com *If hired, Consumer Direct Care Network (CDCN) will not be your legal employer on record. If hired by a member or their Managing Party, your legal employer on record would be the Member. CDCN\'s role is to assist the Member or Managing Party in recruiting a Direct Care Worker. The Member or Managing Party has the sole authority to hire or dismiss any potential Direct Care Worker. \*\** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: 18 years of age or older with a high school diploma or GED Experience working with people with dementia for at least 1 year Provider references verifying personal/professional experience Valid Driver\'s License, reliable vehicle, auto insurance(comprehensive), and a clean driving record Willing to do a background check Family prefers FEMALE caregivers and non-smokers \*\** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: E-Mail a Rsum: heidibu@consumerdirectcare.com

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Hourly pay, Part time, Local area, All shifts, Flexible hours,

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