Seeking Caregiver with a strong heart and a strong back for 24 yo woman with Sanfilippo Syndrome. Prefer long-term commitment.
Requirements:
- Must be female, 20’s to early 30's, outgoing, communicative and at least 5'6"(Client choice)
- Full manual lifts and transfers using proper body mechanics sometimes holding her whole weight (92 lbs) while encouraging her to engage in movement and take steps.
- Facilitate stretching stiff muscles; scoliosis chair; yoga rope wall and poses
- Feed using g-tube (training provided) Full assist hygiene care such as bathing, toileting, and changing.
- Provide your own reliable transportation
- Must be patient, the client is nonverbal, and it takes time to figure out her thoughts
- Must be willing to learn! We will train you on EVERYTHING you need to know.
As her caregivers we are her legs, her back. her voice, her friends, her family, her protectors, and her link to the world, and we hope to find someone just as passionate to join the team.
20-25 hours/wk. $23hr plus gas first year/$25 thereafter. $20hr during 7-10 training.
