Experienced Companion Care Provider

General information

Date Monday, November 24, 2025 Location WI - Madison Position Level Individual Contributor I Employment Type Part time Career Field Caregiver

Description & Requirements

If you would like more information about our company, you can visit our website here: Who We Are - CDWI This is a heartwarming opportunity for compassionate providers who love making a difference! We work with members throughout Wisconsin to find providers that fit each of their needs. Our goal is to help individuals be in more control of their own supports and to have a say in who is assisting them. This helps them to stay in their own homes as long as possible.
Job Title:  Experienced Companion Care ProviderLocation: Madison, WIWage: $16.32 to $25.00 per hour -based on experience
Job Description:
*Family prefers a FEMALE AND NON-SMOKING PROVIDERS 
Creative, smart, pleasant woman artist, retired from a professional life in politics advocating for equality, needs a companion provider for activities a few times a week. This role is ideal for someone who not only understands the basics and nuances of interacting with people with dementia but also values connection, promoting independence, and humor. 
Schedule:• Part time afternoon work: Start shift at 11am or later.  End shift by 4pm.  • Total of 6 hours per week over two days (up to 8 hours per week over 2-3 days)
You work a maximum 3 hours per day.Two days per week, spread out. Workdays could be Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, or Fridays.
Examples: Mondays AND Fridays, Mondays AND Thursdays, TuesdaysAND Thursdays, or Tuesdays AND Fridays.
Key Responsibilities:• Provide warm, respectful, easy conversation and fun companionship both at home and in the community• Provide continuous attentive monitoring for needs, safety, and well-being, positively redirecting when needed, while promoting independence.• Enjoy conversations on topics of mutual interest or new topics. Explore her and your shared interests and pursue activities related to those. • Help her maintain her abilities and routines to support her current baseline • Bring a sense of calm, ease, enjoyment, and laughter to daily interactions • Use your vehicle to take the member on local community outings
The Ideal Candidate Will:• Have training and experience working with individuals living with dementia• Be observant, patient, and respectful of boundaries• Possess excellent communication skills and a good sense of humor • Be flexible and able to adapt to changing needs and routines• Understand how to foster autonomy while providing appropriate support
This is a wonderful opportunity for someone who enjoys meaningful, one-on-one companion care and truly values making a diff