PCA/DSP needed for Adult
Posted Mon, Oct 12thnew haven, CT 06511
United States
Live-in
35 hours per week
PCA/DSP
Adult
Description
Female graduate school student in her 20's seeking live-in personal care attendant (PCA) in East Rock New Haven for a minimum commitment of 6 months. Job starts January 1, 2027. FULL TIME SALARY- NO COST LIVING - REWARDING AND ENOYABLE WORK The graduate student requiring this service has a spinal cord injury and is mostly paralyzed from the upper-chest down. She needs assistance with all activities of daily living. The work of this position will include help in the morning and bedtime, preparation of meals, and helping to care for her service dog. The work will also include driving the student's handicap accessible vehicle, so a valid driver's license is a requirement. The PCA will have her own room in the apartment and her own bathroom plus amenities Unique opportunity. Valuable experience, full time work.
Requirements
Valid drivers license
Comfortable with pets
Non-smoker
Additional responsibilities
Bathing
Meal preparation
Light housekeeping
Errands
Transportation