Care Provider Needed- Help Change Someone's Life! (South Hadley)

Care Provider Needed- Help Change Someone's Life! (South Hadley)

22 Jul 2024
Massachusetts, Western massachusetts 00000 Western massachusetts USA

Care Provider Needed- Help Change Someone's Life! (South Hadley)

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ARE YOU THE PLAYER WE ARE SEEKING?

Pathlight, a local provider of exceptional services to people with disabilities and their families, is seeking a care provider (can be a couple) in South Hadley to open their home and heart to E., an energetic, life-loving thirty-three-year-old whose kind heart and sense of humor are among his many gifts. An avid baseball fan with a love of movies and music, E. is a devoted family member and friend. He is a much-loved member of Berkshire Hills Music Academy, whose day program he attends, as well as being an active part of BHMAs growing, extended community in South Hadley. Having established a strong sense of community and a network of friendships near the Academy and the college, E. hopes to live in that section of town.

E. is very sociable and values his independence. While he can be alone safely at home and in the community; takes public transportation; eats out on his own; and enjoys using his cell phone, he also needs support in these areas (e.g. help with transportation, social planning, money management, controlling impulse to text excessively). E.s ideal care-provider(s) would support his independence, while skillfully helping him establish and sustain consistent daily life routines, including healthy eating habits and meal preparation, exercise, personal hygiene, rest, and self-regulation of anxiety. Although E. doesnt mind children, his active lifestyle would best suit a home without children (pet friendly homes are fine). E. is naturally quite neat; a clean, orderly environment is optimal for his overall well-being. He can enjoy and be quite helpful when participating in household maintenance chores.

E.s care provider would ideally have experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities (though not required), enjoy differently-abled people, and be able to create a warm, mutually-enjoyable bond with E. Best match are individuals who are even-keeled and able to create a peaceful home.

To get the ball rolling, touch base with Deb at 413-731-4545, or visit https://pathlightgroup.org/programs-and-services/shared-living/ and fill out the interest form at the bottom of the webpage.

ABOUT PATHLIGHT

Pathlight was founded in 1952 by five mothers of children with developmental disabilities, and has offices in Pittsfield, Springfield, Greenfield, Easthampton, and Hadley. Our mission is to partner with people with disabilities to create opportunities and build relationships throughout their lives.

ABOUT BEING A CARE PROVIDER

Pathlight's Shared Living program matches individuals with developmental disabilities with families and individuals from the community so they can live and grow in private home settings while experiencing the everyday activities of family and community life (Adult Family Care is an option for biological families).

CAREGIVER BENEFITS:

Generous, Tax-free, Annual Stipend

Respite Care

Ongoing training & education

Responsive case management

Support from clinical staff and consultants

24-hour back-up in the event of an emergency

Satisfaction of making the difference in someone's life

IS CAREGIVING FOR YOU?

Common attributes of care providers consist of an ability to understand the individual's viewpoint; set boundaries; provide structure; be open, honest, and stable; function easily as part of a team; be involved in their community; be flexible as everyone's needs and abilities change with personal growth.

Successful care providers are highly motivated to make a difference in the lives of others.

CAREGIVER ELIGIBILITY

In order to explore caregiving, you:

must be at least 21 years of age

must own or rent a home

must be able to provide personal care

may be married or single

WHO WE SERVE

The people we are privileged to serve are of all ages and abilities. They may have extensive physical disabilities, intellectual disabilities, require medical involvement, or they may need minimal assistance.

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