PEDIATRIC PERSONAL CARE AND RESPITE

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 Start Date

10/5/26

Anticipated Hours Per Week

15 to 20 per week and more during school breaks

Schedule:

15-20 hours/week. more hours available during school breaks. 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 [email protected]

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 Care
Contact: Jacqueline Philpott, Administrator
Email: [email protected]