1 Full-Time Caregiver

KFI•Bangor, ME

1d•$19 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a team member with great organizational skills, who is a strong communicator, and enjoys helping people to have more choice and control in their lives. The role involves assisting an individual with their daily life, including personal care, medical needs, and community participation. The ideal candidate will act as a Coach and Supporter, helping the individual make decisions, gather information, and implement choices. This includes assisting with tasks such as getting dressed, home care, attending medical appointments, mobility, and advocating with medical providers. The position is for a full-time Community Advocate to support an individual living in their own apartment in Bangor, who uses a wheelchair and has an accessible van that the advocate must be qualified to drive. The individual enjoys movies, plays, knitting, horses, game nights, has a service dog, and participates in church and community events.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent
Maine Driver's License
Registered and insured vehicle
Qualified to drive an accessible van

Nice To Haves

Experience with CAN or PSS
Enjoys dogs
Enjoys deep conversations about life mixed in with a sense of humor
Great organizational skills
Strong communicator

Responsibilities

Assist with personal and medical care, including getting out of bed, maintaining wheelchair, and managing medical needs.
Support the individual in making and implementing day-to-day decisions.
Assist with gathering information to facilitate decision-making.
Help with day-to-day tasks such as getting dressed and taking care of the home.
Accompany the individual to medical appointments.
Assist with mobility and getting around.
Advocate with medical providers on behalf of the individual.
Drive the individual's accessible van.