The Independence Center·Colorado Springs, Colorado
Provide personal care, homemaking services, and simple therapy-related procedures under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Responsibilities include bathing, dressing, meal preparation, and light housekeeping to support client independence.
Description We are seeking caring, compassionate caregivers to provide personal care (PCA and PCW), and homemaking services as directed by the client. You’ll perform simple procedures as an extension of therapy services under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN), as well as personal and household services essential to health care at home. Candidates may have experience as a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA), Nursing Assistant, Caregiver, Direct Support Professional (DSP), or Personal Care Attendant (PCA). What We Provide our Caregivers The IC offers a supportive work environment, competitive pay, and great benefits including: A $500 sign-on bonus ($250 at 3 months and $250 at 6 months) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 403(b) retirement plan Paid sick and vacation time Tuition reimbursement Agency support and paid training Full-time employees (30+ hours per week) may qualify for additional benefits including: Medical and Direct Primary Care Dental Vision Employer Paid Life & AD&D Employer Paid Short and Long Term Disability Caregiver starting wage: $17.00 per hour
The Independence Center is a local nonprofit that provides traditional and self-directed home health care for people with disabilities. Our mission is to work with people with disabilities, their families, and the community to create independence so all may thrive. As a caregiver and a member of our Home Health Care team, you’ll truly be making a difference.
May include range of motion exercises, bowel program/digital stimulation, urinary catheter care, wound care, etc.
May include bathing, shampooing, skin/nail care, oral hygiene, shaving, dressing, etc.
May include meal preparation/feeding, laundry duties, and light housekeeping (e.g. doing dishes, cleaning bathroom, emptying trash, etc.).
The ideal candidate may have experience as a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA), Nursing Assistant, Caregiver, Direct Support Professional (DSP), or Personal Care Attendant (PCA). Additional relevant experience includes experience in the food industry, customer service, sales, or retail. At least 18 years of age Must have a driver’s license and reliable vehicle Able to lift, push, pull between 25-50 lbs. A flu vaccine is required (medical exemptions are considered). Complete Personal Care Attendant (PCA) training. We'll train you! The Independence Center is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and length, protective hairstyles, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, religion, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.
Market context
Colorado nursing roles like this often draw steady demand from home health and hospice settings, where employers look for RNs who can work independently and manage patient care in the field. These positions are competitive because a current Colorado RN license, prior nursing experience, reliable transportation, and familiarity with HCHB can all strengthen an application. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license, driving documents, and home health or hospice experience before applying.
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