Caregiver needed for Adult
Posted Wed, Jul 2ndProspect, CT 06712
United States
Overnight
24 hours per week
$21.50 per hour
Caregiver
Adult
Description
Prospect, CT. Seeking compassionate caregiver to provide 1:1, in-home support for a 51 year old man with profound intellectual disabilities. Three, 8 hour overnight shifts are available:
11pm Tuesday night - 7am Wednesday morning
11pm Wednesday night - 7 am Thursday morning
11pm Thursday night - 7 am Friday morning
Responsibilities will vary slightly dependent on shift but include:
Provide companionship and basic emotional/psychological support
Assist with client’s personal care and hygiene activities
Assistance preparing food and feeding
Administer prescribed medications
Perform domestic and household tasks
Assisting with leisure activities such as light exercise, going for rides, music etc
On occasion, transport and/or accompany patients to medical appointments
Maintain patients care records and document provided services
Monitor patients and report on their condition
Preferred qualifications, but can provide the right person with training/certification:
Working with individuals with intellectual disabilities
Experience with seizures
Medication certification
Requirements
Valid drivers license
Additional responsibilities
Bathing
Meal preparation
Light housekeeping
Errands
Transportation
Feeding
Other
Other responsibilities
Companionship
Toileting