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CDWA Caregiver/Individual Provider Careers

For help with completing your application and to see the steps required to be an Individual Provider, view theIP Hiring Guide

• If you’ve started your application, click Sign In in the upper right-hand corner or on the Sign In page. Here you can complete your application or make changes to your contact information (email, phone, address).

• If you have already applied and want to check on your current application or have questions, email [email protected], call 866-214-9899, or text 877-532-8568.

• If you are currently working as a CDWA Individual Provider, do not reapply.

• If you have a new client and need to be matched to provide care, email [email protected], call 866-214-9899, or text 877-532-8568. If you are looking for an additional client, please visit Carina.org, where you will find a list of clients searching for Individual Providers (IP).

Position Overview

As an Individual Provider (IP), you will help clients live safely and independently in their homes. You will provide in-home personal care and/or respite support for people approved for in-home care services through applicable Washington State programs (including DSHS-authorized services and WA Cares Fund programs).

You will be an employee of Consumer Direct Care Network Washington. The Client or their Authorized Representative will be your managing employer and will work with you to develop a schedule to provide care based on the Client’s monthly approved hours.

If you have a Client, they must be approved for in-home personal care or respite services. If you don’t have a Client now, CDWA will provide a source for you to find one.

As an Individual Provider, you will assist Clients with tasks which may include:

• Help with activities of daily living, such as walking, bathing, grooming, dressing, eating, and toileting.
• Transport Clients to and from appointments, errands, and activities.
• Assist with light housekeeping, meal prep, and medication reminders.
• Provide companionship.
• Monitor and report changes in health, behavior, and overall needs.
• Address Client needs with respect and attention to safety.
• Other authorized duties as assigned.

Apply today if you want to help people live the life they want in their homes and communities!

Requirements

• Be 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to handle the physical aspects of the work, including assistance with weight-bearing activities, frequent standing, walking, bending, squatting, kneeling, and lifting up to 50 lbs without assistance.
• Pass Washington State Name and Date of Birth and Fingerprint background checks and exclusion checks.
• Do not currently, nor will in the future, require visa sponsorship.
• Lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.
• Must reside in or be able to commute to the Client’s residence in the state of Washington.
• Complete training requirements. To see what training requirements you will need, click here: Training Requirements
• Have a valid and current driver’s license if authorized to provide transportation for a Client. All vehicles used must have insurance coverage that meets Washington’s minimum requirements.
• A valid email is required to apply and for communication with CDWA.

Starting pay is $23.54/hour. Additional pay for certification may be available. Refer to SEIU  775 for more details and additional benefits.

The Consumer Direct Care Network and its subsidiaries is an Equal Opportunity Employer and drug-free workplace.

For additional information about the Individual Provider job posted, help applying, or for other employment questions please contact us at [email protected].

Other helpful resources:

IP Hiring Materials

Consumer Direct Care Network Washington (CDWA)