Personal Care Providers, Homemakers, and Life Skills Trainers

Are you looking for flexible or evening hours? Extra income? We’re hiring Personal Care Providers! Stop by our office located at 1460 Garden of the Gods Road, Colorado Springs , CO 80907 to apply and interview please email Sara Cardinal at scardinal@goodwillcolorado.org Discover Goodwill is dedicated to helping people reach their highest level of personal and economic independence. With over 1,000 employees and 20 diverse programs, Goodwill is a service-oriented organization focused on maximizing individual abilities. The Personal Care Provider will work in the homes of our clients and perform direct service tasks as outlined in the plan of care. These duties include: housekeeping, home management, personal care and emotional support. It is important that the PCP have the ability to interact and work cooperatively and effectively with clients, coworkers, supervisors, family members, and community referral sources. The PCP must be able to perform general homemaking skills, demonstrate excellent customer service skills, make common sense decisions and perform duties as required. The PCP must also communicate effectively, conduct self in a professional manner and maintain a professional appearance that enhances the firm’s reputation. The PCP must also respect confidentiality of each client. The Personal Care Provider will engage the individual (and family members whenever possible) in all activities, encourage individual independence in the performance of all tasks, communicate in a timely manner and keep the Scheduling Supervisor informed of progress, considerations and any pertinent information regarding the client’s care. The Personal Care Providers will also utilize their own talents, skills and interests to help form a relationship with each client and seek guidance when needed. The PCP will deal effectively and calmly with non-routine situations following accepted guidelines and perform other duties as required by the Scheduling Supervisor, participating in staff meetings and trainings as required. The PCP will also maintain good working knowledge of Goodwill Industries policies and procedures, performing additional related duties as requested by the Scheduling Supervisor. The Personal Care Provider will work as part of a team of professionals and help ensure we make the best use of our resources to help achieve our mission. It is critical that the PCP maintain complete and accurate data and client records as required for this program. What Else You'll Bring to the Table 6 months experience providing homemaker or personal care services A valid Colorado driver’s license Current automobile insurance and reliable vehicle Must be flexible and professional at all times Ability to relate professionally and effectively to fellow employees, and program participants Criminal background check required.