We have a great opportunity to help a wonderful family is seeking an experienced CNA to work in their home caring for their adult daughter. This individual has complex care needs which include ventilator assistance, Tracheostomy care, bowel prep., GJ tube feeding, and assistance with all activities of daily living. Below, please read a more detailed list of care needs. Full training will be provided by current care staff and family.
Job Tasks:
Interview Process
Due to the complexity of the client’s care needs, the interview process includes a 4-hour job shadowing opportunity with an existing nurse to evaluate whether the role is a good fit. This shadowing period is unpaid and takes place before any job offer, ideally between 8 a.m. and 12 p.m.
Training
Following the hire, training will be compensated. The duration of the training will vary based on prior nursing experience.
This position is funded through a Medicaid program known as Self-Direction. As a self-directed nurse, you will be employed directly by the family and compensated through Medicaid funds. Please note that this program does not provide the benefits typically associated with agency or larger employers, such as insurance or paid time off. However, the position offers flexibility, the opportunity to build a close one-on-one relationship with the client, and the chance to engage with a friendly family in their home setting while potentially participating in family gatherings, vacations (to Arizona), and meals.
Hours: 8a-8p 2-3 shifts per week.
The family can be flexible and will entertain any availability offered as long as it's consistent.
Pay: $20-$27/hour
Who is Community Horizons
Community Horizons provides support to individuals and families enrolled in self-directed care programs across Wisconsin, including services through Managed Care Organizations, IRIS (Include, Respect, I Self-Direct), and the Children’s Long-Term Support (CLTS) program.
Self-direction allows participants to make their own choices—selecting who provides their care and how those services are delivered.
While Community Horizons offers guidance and mentorship, we are not the employer of record. Participants and families make all hiring decisions, with a third-party fiscal agent handling payroll and employment paperwork.
Our mission is to help individuals of all ages navigate self-directed care with connection, coordination, and compassion.
CNA, LPN, RN License required
Make a Meaningful Impact with Community Horizons
Support individuals. Empower independence. Build a flexible career you’ll love.
Community Horizons proudly supports individuals across Wisconsin who are enrolled in self-directed programs through Managed Care Organizations, IRIS (Include, Respect, I Self-Direct), and the CLTS (Children’s Long-Term Support) Program.
Self-direction allows participants—and families—to have control over who provides their care and how services are delivered, creating a truly personalized experience. While Community Horizons is not the employer of record, we assist by connecting caregivers with participants and guiding them through the hiring process. All hiring decisions are made by the member or their guardian
If you’re passionate about helping people live as independently as possible in their own homes, we’d love to talk with you. Community Horizons offers the support you need to succeed in your self-directed role.