Caregivers needed!

Folsom CA

Description

We are looking a self-motivated capable, enthusiastic, kind-hearted, positive, person to work from 6:00 am-2:00 pm with our oldest son with Autism. We are a very upbeat, BUSY, and friendly household. We are looking for someone who has the desire, compassion, and heart for this line of work. R. is a 25-year-old guy with Autism. He is a kind, gentle, sweet, and funny young man. He loves movies, pasta, cold stone, Going to The Old Spaghetti Factory and shopping at Target! His disability can be quite severe when it comes to understanding the world around him, and keeping himself safe. While he has a very silly, sweet, and upbeat personality who loves to play, laugh and joke with you. He can get overwhelmed and sad especially during his morning transition from his sleep to waking state. He can be quite loud in the AM with yelling and verbal scripting (repeating of phrases very loudly). He needs some help getting started on a positive note with his day-- that's where you come in! We need someone who can help keep him company, reassure him, take him for walks in the morning, help him with is language and asking for what he needs, administer medication and get him involved in his own life! His parents both work full-time in a fast-paced business setting and really need help in the early AM when he wakes up. We need someone who; 1) Has at least one year of caregiving experience in-home or in a facility. (Experience with Autism a huge plus) 2) High school Diploma or Equivalent 3) Fluent in English 4) Pass a DOJ background check 5) 21 years or older (Non-negotiable) 6) Valid CA driver's license (Non-negotiable) 7) Ability to manage yourself and your time effectively 8) COMPASSIONATE and PATIENT 9) Ability to be flexible 10) Must be able to lift 20lbs Example duties: -Light housekeeping; pertaining to R. and his needs and spaces -Meal prep -Help with independent living skills -Companionship -Medication administration -Accompanying him and other staff on outings -Running errands -accompany him on 15-30 min walks We are hiring for multiple positions. Full time positions: Monday-Friday 6 am-2 pm (our most needed) And Monday- Friday 2-10pm Weekend: Saturday and Sunday 10pm-10am overnight position where you can sleep as long as he’s asleep, but have to get up when he gets up. That’s our only cash position and can be discussed in person. If any of these sound like positions you are interested in please send a resume and/ or a description of yourself and why you would be a good fit for this job. Without a resume we will need at least 2-3 professional references. This is someone’s life and home so we have to make sure we take care of him and our already dedicated and loving staff by bringing in good hearted people.