Disabilities Caregiver (PCW / CNA)

Disabilities Caregiver (PCW / CNA)Location: Englewood / Greenwood Village — 80110, 80111, 80113 — in-home & community-basedType: Full-time / Part-time / PRN· HourlyPay: $20–$24/hourSchedule: Monday-Friday-Sunday / day/evenings / weekends — flexible shifts availableReports to: Care Coordinator / RN SupervisorPosition summaryThe Disabilities Caregiver (Personal Care Worker or Certified Nursing Assistant) provides in-home personal care, supervision, and daily-living support to individuals with intellectual, developmental, and/or physical disabilities. Working one-on-one under an individualized care/service plan, the caregiver helps each client live safely, comfortably, and as independently as possible in their own home and community. This is a hands-on, relationship-centered role where dependability and compassion matter most — paid training is provided, and both PCW and CNA candidates are encouraged to apply.Essential duties & responsibilitiesAssist with activities of daily living (ADLs): bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, incontinence care, feeding, and mobility/transfersSupport instrumental ADLs: meal preparation, light housekeeping, laundry, shopping, and errandsProvide safe transfers and positioning; use assistive/adaptive equipment as trained (Slide board, or Hoyer lift, gait belt, wheelchair)Offer companionship and encourage social, recreational, and community activitiesProvide medication reminders and, for CNAs, delegated tasks within scope and per the plan of careObserve, document, and promptly report changes in the client's condition, behavior, or environmentFollow the individualized service/care plan and complete accurate, timely visit documentationMaintain a clean, safe, and dignified environment; honor each client's privacy, preferences, and rightsCommunicate consistently with the family and care teamQualificationsRequired (all candidates):18 years or olderCompassion, patience, reliability, and strong interpersonal skillsPhysically able to lift, transfer, and assist clients and to stand/move throughout a shiftReliable transportation; valid Colorado driver's license and auto insurance (for community shifts)Ability to pass a criminal background check (CBI/fingerprint) and pre-employment screeningCurrent (or willing to obtain) CPR/First Aid and a negative TB testRole-specific:PCW track: No certification required — on-the-job training and orientation providedCNA track: Active, unencumbered Colorado CNA certification in good standingPreferred:Experience with IDD/DD populations, HCBS waiver services, or personal careDSP, QMAP, or HHA experience; behavioral or nonverbal-communication support experiencePhysical & work environmentFrequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting/transferring (up to 240 lbs with or without assistance)Work performed in clients' private homes and community settings; exposure to typical caregiving conditions (bodily fluids, cleaning agents) with provided PPECompensation & benefitsPay: $20–$24/hourBenefits: [paid sick leave (CO HFWA), PTO, mileage reimbursement, health stipend, referral bonuses, paid training] (required in the posting under Colorado law)Flexible scheduling, paid orientation, and ongoing team support