Private special needs care provider needed on a full time basis fora family in Newton, MA, with a loving and musical 19-year-old girl with specialneeds. Looking for someone who is active, responsible and flexible. A true teamplayer is needed in this wonderful young woman's development!
Ideal candidate would be:

• A natural care provider able to connect well
• Engaging, musical, and creative
• Comfortable with providing full and/or partial hygiene assistance
• Physically active and strong
• Appreciative of holistic oriented health care and education
• Adaptable, patient and attentive to details of the teen's overall needs
• Experienced in supporting ongoing learning for young adults with developmental challenges

Primary responsibilities include:

• * Assistance with all personal hygiene and daily living tasks/care, meal and supplement preparation
• Developmentally appropriate play
• Maintaining safety
• Assisting in transporting to and from appointments and activities
• Biweekly written observations related to teens ongoing learning process
• Fostering a learning environment and independence in keeping with educational approach used by family.
• Errands, keeping inventory of food, supplement, personal and household supplies, grocery shopping, and other light household tasks projects
• Performing job responsibilities both locally and when traveling with the family

CNAs, Home Health Aides, and those with nursing background or in the education
field with demonstrated experience in working with children and young adults with
special needs are encouraged to apply.
Pay Rate: $30-$35 per hour
Benefits: Available and Negotiable
Full Time: 35-40 hours per week
Weekly Schedule: Some shifts/times may vary pending family needs and arearranged per mutual agreement

• Sundays 6 hour shifts (option for 1 Sunday off per month)
• Mondays 12:30PM -10:00PM
• Tuesdays 9:00AM- 7:30PM
• Wednesdays 9:00AM- 7:30PM
• Thursdays 12:45PM-10:15PM

Requirements:

• Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and reliable vehicle
• Ability to travel with the family as needed
• Ability to work overtime hours (planned)
• Sunday availability (option for 1 Sunday shift off per month)
• Flexibility to work some legal holidays