Shared Living Provider - Sharon/Foxboro/Walpole
About The Position
Our Shared Living program matches adults with developmental disabilities with welcoming individuals or families in their community for long term, in-home placement. The goal is to have the provider family integrate the individual into their home and community life. Riverside is there every step of the way to provide support to both the individual and the provider family. We are committed to the philosophy that individuals with developmental disabilities thrive when they are able to live in a family home. Over time, these new family members develop meaningful relationships and learn to be independent and active members of their community. This model enriches the lives of all who are involved. The individual will live in your home and need assistance with meal preparation, transportation to medical appointments and medication administration.
Requirements
- Have an extra room in your home.
- Willingness to provide care, a social and engaging life for a person with cognitive disabilities.
- Willingness to integrate the individual into your home and community life.
- Willingness to assist with meal preparation.
- Willingness to provide transportation to medical appointments.
- Willingness to administer medication.
Nice To Haves
- Past experience is helpful, but not required.
Responsibilities
- Provide care, a social and engaging life for a person with cognitive disabilities.
- Integrate the individual into your home and community life.
- Assist with meal preparation.
- Provide transportation to medical appointments.
- Administer medication.
Benefits
- Training and on-going support will be provided.
- Having someone become an integral part of your family and community!
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
