Pediatric Personal Care and Respite
Apply now(opens in a new window) Job No: 28427 Division/Organization: Catalyst Pediatric Personal and Respite Care Job Type: Local Student Jobs Remote Eligbility: Not Remote Location: 230 S Hamilton Street Madison, WI 53703 (not on bus line)Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $18.00 to $18.00 Job Categories: Education and Training, Healthcare and Health Sciences
Department Overview:
Catalyst is a pediatric personal care and respite agency licensed by the state of Wisconsin. Our clients are children and adolescents who have significant 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.
Clinical experience is often necessary to apply for admission to these fields. Catalyst will provide individualized references and documentation of the time you spend with our families.
Anticipated Start Date
3/22/26
Anticipated Hours Per Week
15-30 more during the summer if interested
Schedule:
15-30 hours/week. Schedules are flexible and are arranged directly with families depending upon your availability and their needs
Salary/Wage Range:
Hourly $18.00 to $18.00
Number Of Positions
6
Position Summary/Job Duties:
Every young client has different needs, not all of them physical. Duties may include:
Transfers into and out of wheelchair and bed
Assistance with ambulation as needed
Meal preparation and help with eating, toothbrushing reminders,
Accompany to community outings, to a park, to a medical appointment along with the parent.
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 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
Contact:
Org: Catalyst Pediatric Personal and Respite CareCatalystPersonalCare@gmail.com
Advertised: March 09, 2026 05:00 AM Applications close: April 09, 2026 05:00 AM
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