Individual Home Support needed for Adult

Posted Sat, May 17th

New Milford, CT 06010
United States

Afternoons Late afternoon Weekend

20 hours per week

$25.00 per hour

Job Type

Individual Home Support

Age of client

Adult

Description

IMMEDIATE OPENING - Flexible Weekdays: 4:30pm-7:30pm Female caregiver for my 26 year old autistic, nonverbal daughter in my New Milford home. The candidate will be required to assist with personal care task and daily living skills. Participate in leisure activities with her. Ensure her safety and wellbeing. Pay: $25/hr. thru GT Independence. She can have aggressive behaviors towards herself or others (head butting) on occasion if confused or upset but does not happen regularly. Overall, she is very good natured and likes to go walking, listen to music and watch TV. The ideal candidate should have a good understanding of autism and have at least 1 year experience working with persons with autism as well as be a youthful and energetic individual. Training will be provided.

Requirements

Valid drivers license

Non-smoker

Other

Additional responsibilities

Meal preparation

Light housekeeping

Transportation

Other

Other requirements

Experience working with individuals with autism and developmental disabilities

A clean and valid driver's license

Comfortable with occasional behavioral challenges