Companion needed for Adult
Posted Tue, Sep 30thCambridge, MA 02139
United States
Morning Afternoons Late afternoon Days Flexible
15 hours per week
$25.00 per hour
Companion
Adult
Description
Job is like a Coach, Big Sister, Mother, Companion, not physical work. Hours are flexible, will work with your schedule - up to 4 hrs a day, 2-5 days a week. Looking for an active, energetic aide for intelligent adult woman age 30 with high verbal IQ, born very premature, who struggles with depression, anxiety, nonverbal learning disability, OCD, high functioning autism, slow processing, loneliness. She loves art, reading, writing, Anime and music, and has a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. Caregiver must be willing to be a strong but patient leader and direct her to do her own chores and ADLs, provide cueing and prompting to keep her on track with her personal hygiene, household chores, organizing her belongings, laundry, etc. Note - you are not doing these things for her, only firmly prompting her to care for herself and her surroundings. -Help her stay on schedule with her medications, reminders to order supplies & groceries. -Escort her to appointments, as needed. -Must log daily progress, bill via TEMPUS and we will supplement your pay. $25-30/hr depending on experience. Flexible hours- we will work with your schedule!
Requirements
Non-smoker
Additional responsibilities
Light housekeeping
Errands
Transportation
Other
Other responsibilities
Background check
References