Live-In Companion/Caregiver

About the role

Support Inc. is a highly regarded service agency that serves individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We have an excellent reputation for providing the highest level of care and support for our clients and our host home providers.

Compensation

The compensation arrangement is well-suited to potential caregivers who are currently renting.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care
• Aid with oral hygiene care, meal preparation
• Offer a variety of recreational activities to enhance social development
• Incorporate the client into family life and activities
• Accompany clients to supermarkets, museums, parks, dances, recreation centers, etc.
• Provide transportation as needed
• Aid with medical care, including appointments and administering medications
• Document progress notes and medical records
• Train on life learning skills

Requirements

• Experience with providing personal care
• Experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Ability to use adaptive equipment for transfers and bathing, training provided
• High school or equivalent education
• Valid Driver’s License
• Complete training for Medication Administration, CPR/First Aid and maintain ongoing training as deemed necessary
• No pets or full-time children
• Good sense of humor, patience, and a dedicated personality are a plus
• Willing to be onboarded by Support, Inc. and pass the basic requirements

Qualifications

• Must have the ability to use adaptive equipment for transfers and bathing, training provided
• Should have a High school or equivalent education
• Must have a valid Driver’s License
• Must complete training for Medication Administration, CPR/First Aid and maintain ongoing training as deemed necessary
• No pets or full-time children
• Good sense of humor, patience, and a dedicated personality are a plus
• Companions must be willing to be onboarded by Support, Inc. and pass the basic requirements

Skills

• Patience
• Adaptability
• Communication skills
• Problem-solving skills

Benefits

• Paid initial and ongoing training
• Assistance in finding Respite and home care Aid(s)
• Ongoing support and assistance
• Client programming and events

Pay

TBD/day

Schedule

Contract position

Benefits

• Paid initial and ongoing training
• Assistance in finding Respite and home care Aid(s)
• Ongoing support and assistance
• Client programming and events

Support Inc. is a private community services agency.

Job Type

Contract

Equal Opportunity Employer

Support, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V

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