Looking for assistants for late 30s queer,increasingly observant Jewish woman with severe complex disabilities in Brooklyn.
She is entirely bedridden and requires 24/7 care, involving assistance with all tasks of daily life, including eating and bedpan. Cooking and other household tasks and management, personal and medical admin, errands, assisting with physical therapy exercises, etc. Medical tasks also involved - no experience necessary, training provided.
The employer: Loves music, singing, deepening her Jewish study and practice, and learning about nature. Loves cooking and vegetable gardening - not currently able to do either due to her level of disability, but enjoys discussing them! Has 2 cats.
You: calm and steady, quick learner, professional, reliable, adaptable, perceptive, focused, can remember and execute precise instructions and also take initiative, multitask. Able to adapt to working in low light conditions, due to employer's photosensitivity, and comfortable operating with minimal verbal communication once tasks are learned, as her neurological issues make speech difficult at times. Must have the physical strength and stamina to be able to perform tasks such as repositioning the employer in bed throughout the shift, with proper training and equipment.
Goals of the job: assist the employer to enjoy her life and live with dignity by providing appropriate assistance with everyday life and medical tasks, with a focus on ensuring her comfort, nourishment, rest, and support in pursuing her life goals, social life, and interests.
A typical day: Currentlyfocused almost entirely on essential tasks of daily living, because the employer has insufficient energy to pursue interests and must rest most of the time. Condition may or may not improve, but looking to employ people who are also keen to provide support with interests and goals if the opportunity arises.
Day and night shifts available. $20/hr with PTO. Rate of pay set by the state, so unfortunately non-negotiable. Applicants who live in Brooklyn preferred, though not required.
Further information available upon request. If interested, please send your resume and a cover letter that explains your interest in and suitability for the position.
We look forward to hearing from you!
