Pediatric Personal Care and Respite
Apply now(opens in a new window) Job No: 29036 Division/Organization: Catalyst Pediatric Personal and Respite Care Job Type: Local Student Jobs Remote Eligbility: Not Remote Location: Private residence in Sun Prairie Sun Prairie, WI 53590 (not on bus line)Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $18.00 to $18.00 Job Categories: Healthcare and Health Sciences
Department Overview:
Clinical experience is often required for health care programs. Catalyst offers individualized reference letters for caregivers including hours worked and specific skills required, learned and provided. This has proved invaluable to previous employees as they have applied to medical school, nursing and therapy programs.
Catalyst is a pediatric personal care and respite agency licensed by the state of Wisconsin. Our clients are children and adolescents who have significant physical or cognitive disabilities. All our young clients live at home with their families in and around Dane County.
Working with Catalyst families offers valuable experience for people who plan a future working in the fields of health care, education or social work.
RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION IS REQUIRED. OUR FAMILIES DO NOT LIVE ON BUSLINES.
Anticipated Start Date
7/27/26
Anticipated Hours Per Week
15-20 negotiated with family
Schedule:
15-20 hours/week. Schedules are flexible and are arranged directly with families depending upon your availability and their needs. One weekend shift is much appreciated.
Salary/Wage Range:
Hourly $18.00 to $18.00
Number Of Positions
6
Position Summary/Job Duties:
Transfers into and out of wheelchair and bed via hoyer lift; assist with dressing and bathing
Meal preparation and help with eating, toothbrushing reminders,
Accompany to community outings, swimming at the local athletic club, visits to a park
Document cares provided on the appropriate paperwork
Use of the Sandata app to record arrival and departure times during each shift. This is an Electronic Visit Verification system required by the Federal government for all caregivers who provide care in clients’ homes.
Qualifications:
Families need stable and consistent care provided by mature and responsible people.
Any relevant HANDS-ON caregiving experience will be considered:
Experience with a family member who has medical needs is valuable.
Certification as a nursing assistant is valued but not necessary.
Maturity, gentleness and attention to detail is required.
Ability to communicate effectively with the Catalyst supervisory nurse and client parents is crucial.
Application Instructions:
Send a resume to CatalystPersonalCare@gmail.com
or call 608.238.8119
Office location is at 230 S Hamilton Street Madison, walking distance from the University; one block off the Capitol Square
Office is on several bus lines, at the corner of S Henry and S Hamilton
RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION/ A CAR IS NEEDED FOR THIS POSITION.
Contact:
Org: Catalyst Pediatric Personal and Respite CareCatalystPersonalCare@gmail.com
Advertised: July 17, 2026 05:00 AM Applications close: August 17, 2026 05:00 AM
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