Caregiver needed for Adult
Posted Wed, Jul 8thEllington, CT 06029
United States
Days Weekend Back-up/emergency
20 hours per week
$26.00 per hour
Caregiver
Adult
Description
8 & 4 hour shifts Tuesdays and Thursdays. Looking for Compassionate PCA aide for a family's much loved twenty+ year old male to be cared for in the family home. Will train by family's longtime caregivers who are senior and trying to step back. This is a very sweet-natured individual who likes to keep busy and active. You should be cheerful to match his personality, energetic for his outdoor walks and Special Olympics practice help, have an interest in arts and crafts, and importantly willing to train for his communication needs-- please have a strong interest in alternative communication for the disabled. Food allergies and other allergy restrictions, certain foods not permitted around him. Support dog in house. No smoking anywhere. Must have valid US working papers, Valid Drivers License with clean record, passage of background checks, etc... as required and pay is through the Fiscal Intermediary. We offer a higher Self-Direction pay rate:-) Please reply with resume and three work references, thank you! We are also looking for overnight into early morning - please see other posting.
Requirements
Valid drivers license
CPR/First Aid trained
Comfortable with pets
Non-smoker
Other
Additional responsibilities
Meal preparation
Light housekeeping
Errands
Transportation
Other
Other responsibilities
Others as needed