PCA needed for Adult
Posted Sat, Apr 6thWatertown, MA 02472
United States
Afternoons Late afternoon Days Weekend Flexible
22 hours per week
PCA
Adult
Description
Seeking PCAs to support Adult Male with Cerebral Palsy in his own residence. Monday through Friday 3:00PM to 6:00PM. Additional shifts available for weekend days. Willing to hire more than one PCA to split up these shifts. Some evening and overnight work could be available in the future.
Ideal candidates will be able to lift 75 lbs for short transfers, be able to provide nutrition through tube feeding and very limited hygiene care. Duties include providing client with stimulation activities Reading, Computer Games etc.; and pushing client in his adaptive stroller for outdoor walks when weather allows. Compensation TBD according to skill level and ability to meet clients ADL needs.
Requirements
Heavy lifting
Comfortable with pets
Non-smoker
Additional responsibilities
Feeding
Other
Other responsibilities
Support with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
Provision of Stimulating Activities
Outdoor Walks with Adaptive Stroller Weather Permitting
Very Limited Hygiene Care