Home Care Specialist - Dane

What does a day in this role look like?

Provide care from 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM for clients whose caregiver called in. Care while a caregiver takes time off or a newly enrolled client until a permanent caregiver is found. Schedule consistent days/times; workload and clients shift daily to fit organizational and client needs. Drive between client homes; paid travel time and mileage reimbursement. Positions located throughout Dane County.
*** These clients temporary until permanent caregivers hired. Your schedule then becomes a float style while still maintaining the same days/hours/shifts. ***

• A – Fitchburg – 6:15‑7:45, 7:30‑9:30, 4:30‑7:30, 5‑8, 6‑8:30 – complex cares
• B – Deforest – Saturday‑Sunday 8:30‑11 – complex cares
• C – Cambridge – Monday‑Friday 2:30‑5:30 – complex cares
• D – East Madison – Monday‑Friday 1‑2 hrs – complex cares
• E – East Madison – multiple days 3‑4 hrs 8‑10 – complex cares
• F – Mazomanie – Monday‑Sunday 1‑2 hrs – flexible, light housekeeping
• G – West Madison – Monday‑Friday 5‑9 – complex cares
• H – East – Monday‑Sunday 7‑ hospice

• Toileting, bathing, showering, grooming, incontinent care, bowel programs, etc.
• Transferring clients.
• Assistance with household chores and meal preparation.
• Completed required documentation of records of care.

• Pay starts at $18.00/hr + $1/hr extra on weekends.
• After 6 months receive $18.25/hr; after 1 year $18.75/hr.
• $75 gas card at the end of the 1st week of job performance.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Schedule – set schedule, every other weekend, no mandated hours, no overtime.
• Competitive benefits package – Health, Dental, Vision, Retirement plan, life insurance, pet insurance, tuition assistance, eligibility for PSLF, AAA discount.

• 18+ years of age.
• Own a smartphone for Electronic Visit Verification (EVV).
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, current auto insurance to serve clients throughout Dane County.
• Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds.
• Work around environmental hazards such as odors, second‑hand smoke, animals, cleaning supplies, adverse living conditions, etc.
• Available to work every‑other‑weekend and holidays.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Capable of lifting/moving/pushing/pulling 35 pounds.
• 6 months of experience delivering personal cares – in‑home experience preferred.

• Community Living Alliance (CLA) is a nonprofit, community‑based organization providing services for older adults and persons with disabilities and chronic illnesses. CLA has been rated among the top 20% of employers on Indeed for our Indeed Work Wellbeing Score.

CLA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. CLA proudly celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusivity.