Care for a mentally and physically disabled 19 yo boy
Posted by Beth S. on 10/30/2024
- $20.00 per hour
Caregiver Needed for Our Loving Son, Jacob
We are seeking a compassionate and patient caregiver for our amazing 19-year-old son, Jacob. Although developmentally at the level of a 1- to 2-year-old, Jacob is a joyful individual who thrives with attentive and adaptive care.
About Jacob:
Non-mobile and non-verbal: He requires assistance with all mobility and communication needs.
Medical needs: Jacob has cortical vision impairment, experiences seizures, and uses an ostomy bag. He is also diapered and needs help with feeding.
Play and engagement: While Jacob’s care requires the attentiveness of working with a toddler, his unique needs call for creative adaptation of play and interaction to suit his condition and abilities.
What We’re Looking For:
We are looking for someone who will care for Jacob with patience, understanding, and kindness—someone who can approach his care as you would with any 2-year-old, but with the added creativity and attentiveness needed to meet his specific needs.
CPR and first aid training required. Must have fingerprint clearance card.
Additional Details
- Number of special needs care recipients: One care recipient
Age Groups
- Adult
Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy
- Developmental Language Disorder
- Epilepsy
- Learning Disabilities
- Mobility Changes
- Seizures
- Visual Impairment
Services Needed
- Administering Medication
- Bladder and Bowel Assistance
- Dressing Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Grooming and Hygiene
- Lifting and Transferring
- Mobility Assistance
- Positive Behavioral Support
- Repositioning
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