Caregiver
Caregiver
Needed in our home for 22 year old Autistic young man. Open shifts: 8 am to 8 pm on Saturday and /or 4 pm to 8 pm Monday through Friday and/or 8 pm to 8 am Friday, Saturday and Sunday night This non-verbal man with Autism is very friendly and gentle. Very social with a pleasant demeanor. He is very intelligent academically, but needs assistance with basic life skills. He is generally a very happy and easy-going person, who wants to learn to be independent. He wants you to show him how not just do it for him.
Responsibilities include: Assisting with personal care (showering, teeth, toileting, dressing, etc.) Community outings (grocery store, running errands, library, community events, misc shopping, exercise class, park, etc.) Assistance with skills of daily living such as washing, drying and putting away dishes, laundry washed, dried, and put away, bed making, trash out, maintaining a safe environment. Assistance with use of AAC Communication device to interact with caregiver and others in the community (Very user friendly device. Very easy to use and assist.) Assist with very simple and basic exercise therapies such as walking, stretching, swinging, etc. Assist with computer use such as checking email and looking at family photos on computer. Very simple and basic food preparation for restricted diet (which is easy to follow and prepare).
Requirements include: Calm, patient and gentle spirit. Non-smoker. English speaking. Must have your own dependable transportation and insurance with a good driving record. Must be able to pass background check. Bi-weekly pay of $12.17 per hour. Medicaid waiver.