Community Living Alliance (CLA) is currently seeking individuals who have a passion for helping others to provide personal cares, meal preparation and light housekeeping to clients in their homes throughout Dane County.

Community Living Alliance (CLA) is a community-based, non-profit organization providing services and community resources for all people with disabilities and chronic illnesses and for older adults. CLA was founded by people with disabilities, health care professionals and concerned citizens. CLA’s history spans over two decades and is firmly rooted in supporting the values of the independent living philosophy.

Positions available throughout Dane County, but currently seeking workers in the Cross Plains area.

Provides personal care tasks including but not limited to:

• Bathing (including oral hygiene, and washing hair)
• Dressing
• Transfers (including assistance with ambulating)
• Toileting (including bowel, catheter and bladder care)
• Exercises (including range of motion)
• Meal preparation and feeding (including cooking specialized meals, cutting food into bite-sized chunks, g-tube feeding and care)

Provides light housekeeping and chore services including but not limited to:

• Washing dishes/cleaning countertops after cooking/meal prep/feeding
• Cleaning bathroom after shower/bathing
• Laundry

Communicating with key customers and maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Experience: One year favorable continuous employment with the same employer in the last two years
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must be able to undergo a criminal background check and meet the requirements for hiring
• Knowledge of:
• Functionality and understanding of medical equipment and supplies
• Medical terminology
• Community-based long-term care
• Personal cares
• Skills:
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and work under pressure
• Conflict resolution
• Interpersonal skills
• Cell phone and voicemail
• Abilities:
• Available to work weekdays and alternate weekends
• Ability to lift 50 pounds without restrictions
• Ability to complete necessary documentation thoroughly and correctly

For more information, a complete job description and to apply please visit our website: www.clanet.org/