Family Care Giver

Are you a flexible independent caregiver looking for part-time work? Then don't miss out on this opportunity!

Continuum of Colorado has a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic person who is committed to providing excellent customer service and supports to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and having fun while doing so! The Family Care Giver position is a rewarding position where you are responsible for supervision, training, program/care plan implementation, assessment and documentation for those served in the Family Caregiver Act (FCA) program.

This position is based on the individual in services needs, shifts and times do vary; typically 3:00pm – 7:00pm, four work days per week (usually Monday - Thursday). In this role, you will get to do many different types of activities depending on the individual in services hobbies and interests (i.e. going to the library, going to the doctor, going shoe shopping, etc.).

What You’ll Get To Do!
* Provide services as outlined in the individual’s Service Plan (SP) and Family Caregiver Agreement
* Implement and document the individual’s ISSPs, care plans and/or protocols
* Maintain confidentiality and assures the individual’s rights are protected
* Follow agency policies/procedures regarding incidents of Mistreatment, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation (MANE)
* Notify nurse of medical issues and concerns
* Assist with medications (i.e. administration, pill packing, monitoring) as certified, and documents as appropriate
* Monitor health needs of the individual and assists in obtaining health care as needed
* Provide medical care in accordance with established protocols, to include First Aid/CPR when needed
* Document program, incident, medical and financial information as required
* Write information effectively, appropriately and in correct format
* Follow appropriate lines of communication; assures supervisor (designee) is well informed
* Attend and participates in the individual’s meetings as needed
* Follow work hours as outlined in Service Plan and Family Caregiver Agreement
* Utilize the time recording system appropriately and as required
* Exhibit dependability and carries through with requests from the supervisor
* Use the individual’s funds for his/her needs only
* Appropriately document use of the individual’s funds
* Follow Continuum of Colorado budget for the Family Caregiver Program; provides only the services outlined in the individuals SP/Family Caregiver Agreement unless receives prior authorization

Must Have’s To Be Our Family Care Giver!
* High school diploma or GED, preferred
* Ability to pass and maintain certification in all agency required training
* Ability to operate a wheelchair (if applicable) appropriately and assist with non-ambulatory individuals (if applicable) including transfers
* Ability to read, write and converse in the language of the individual served and performs simple math calculations for purposes of carrying out job assignments
* Ability to consistently lift up to 50 pounds

The Other Stuff You Need
* Personal vehicle in good operating condition for use during work, where applicable
* Valid Colorado motor vehicle license
* Proof of motor vehicle insurance
* Meet agency driving requirements and operate agency and personal vehicles

What are our agency driving requirements?
* Show three (3) current, consecutive years of driving history
* No suspensions or revocations during that period for any reason
* No serious violations in the past three (3) years
* No more than two moving violations in the past three (3) years

The Good Stuff!
$12.71+/hourly

Here’s More About Us
Continuum of Colorado is a 501 (c)(3), nonprofit agency providing services to people with a wide range of disabilities. We are a commonly controlled entity of Developmental Pathways, a Community Centered Board that serves Arapahoe and Douglas Counties and the City of Aurora. Our Vision is to provide innovative and effective services characterized by self-direction, choice and respect for people with developmental disabilities and their families. Check us out at .