Caregiver needed for Adult

Description

Prospect, CT. Seeking compassionate caregiver to provide 1:1 or 2:1, in-home support for a 51 year old man with profound intellectual disabilities.
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