PEDIATRIC PERSONAL CARE AND RESPITE
Apply now(opens in a new window) Job No: 29254 Division/Organization: Catalyst Pediatric Personal and Respite Care Job Type: Local Student Jobs Remote Eligbility: Not Remote Location: Private Residence Madison, WI 53703 (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 necessary to apply for admission to health care fields. Catalyst will provide individualized references and documentation of the time and hands-on experience that you gain by working with our families.
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.
Anticipated Hours Per Week
15-30 during the school year, more in summer
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
4
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:
Reliable transportation is required. Catalyst families live in towns just outside Madison
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 especially valuable.
Certification as a nursing assistant suggests good experience but is 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 and an email of your interest 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, located at the corner of S Henry and S Hamilton
Contact:
Org: Catalyst Pediatric Personal and Respite CareCatalystPersonalCare@gmail.com
Advertised: July 27, 2026 05:00 AM Applications close: August 27, 2026 05:00 AM
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