Shared Living Caregiver (Plymouth, MA)
About The Position
Nonotuck Resources Associates is seeking a caring, dependable, and active individual or couple to provide live-in Shared Living support to a friendly, community-oriented 28-year-old man in Plymouth, Massachusetts. He currently lives in his own condo, and the caregiver would be open to moving into and sharing his home. A shared living caregiver must have an extra bedroom. The person enjoys staying busy, spending time with friends, playing video games, going out to eat, and taking part in social and recreational activities. He attends a day program five days a week and values a balance of structure, independence, and meaningful connections in his free time. The caregiver should respect his abilities, encourage his interests, and support his growth and well-being while providing assistance with daily living needs in a dignified and respectful manner. Caregiver responsibilities include planning and sharing meals, coordinating appointments and social activities, and assisting with budgeting, safety, and daily living skills. The caregiver must be prepared to help navigate emergent safety situations and support scheduling activities. The caregiver receives a stipend, training, and ongoing support; clinical and nursing supports and respite funds are also available as needed. The listed annual range of $27,618 to $96,677 represents difficulty-of-care payments and varies with assessed needs and state approval. Stipend levels 18 through 21 require special application to the purchasing governmental unit.
Requirements
- Applicants must have First Aid and CPR training.
- Applicants must have a valid driver's license.
- Applicants must own a car.
- Applicants must pass a CORI check.
- Applicants must meet AFC criteria.
- The caregiver must have an extra bedroom and be open to moving into and sharing the individual's home.
Nice To Haves
- Similar interests, such as going out to eat and participating in other social activities.
- Experience and skills providing supports to the individual.
Responsibilities
- Provide a warm, inclusive home environment.
- Support the individual's daily living needs with dignity and respect.
- Plan and share meals.
- Coordinate appointments and social activities.
- Assist with budgeting, safety, and daily living skills.
- Help navigate emergent safety situations.
- Support scheduling activities to promote a balanced and fulfilling life.
- Respect the individual's abilities, encourage his interests, and support his continued growth and well-being.
Benefits
- Generous stipend, contingent on assessed needs and state approval.
- Training and ongoing support.
- Clinical supports, as needed.
- Nursing supports, as needed.
- Respite funds, as needed.
- 24-hour emergency on-call assistance.
- Monthly in-home visits from a Care Manager.
- Access to clinicians for additional support.
- Training on home safety skills and medication management.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
