Caregiver needed for Adult
Posted Sun, Jun 21stEllington, CT 06029
United States
Evening Overnight Days Weekend Back-up/emergency
20 hours per week
$26.00 per hour
Caregiver
Adult
Description
Looking for a very kind, respectful and compassionate individual for a family's very much loved twenty+ year old male to be cared for in the family home. Must be very respectful of and willing to learn from the family's longtime caregivers. Two eight-hour shifts per week to start and some evenings and weekends as required. You must be able to provide communication skills building, and continuing skills with self-care, cooking, cleaning, and also enjoying recreation outdoors for Special Olympics, walks, etc..., arts & crafts, and other activities. Will train how to help him and build his skills! This is a very sweet-natured individual who likes to keep busy and active! You should be also sweet and cheerful to match his personality, athletic or energetic to keep up with him, and willing to train for his communication devices -- please have a strong interest in alternative communication for the disabled. You must be willing and able to do some hands-on gentle touch and verbal prompts as needed. Health and safety is a priority. No strong lifting required. CPR trained preferred. Please send resume and three work references. Food allergies and other allergy restrictions. Support dog in house. No smoking anywhere. Must have valid US working papers, Valid Drivers License with clean record, and the passage of background, employment, criminal checks, etc... as required.
Requirements
Valid drivers license
CPR/First Aid trained
Comfortable with pets
Non-smoker
Other
Additional responsibilities
Bathing
Meal preparation
Light housekeeping
Errands
Transportation
Feeding
Other
Other requirements
Food allergies so certain foods and drink not allowed
Other responsibilities
Other as needed