PCA/CNA Needed for 11yr Old with CP
Posted by Kate A. on 2/7/2025

- $19.00 - $22.00 per hour

I have an 11 yrs old son with spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy, he is non-verbal & non-mobile, but having said that, he has a HUGE personality, a great sense of humor, and a smile that lights up any room. He receives various services from the State of CT - one of which being care, we pick who we want and the state pays them. We do not have any say in pay rate, which ranges from $19 - $22/hr pending experience and we are able to have someone in up to 32hr/wk. Note: He does NOT have a feeding tube, IV's or anything else connected to him.
Needs: Mon - Fri 3pm - 7:30pm
Tues and Thurs (only) 6am - 8am
Some Sat.
Duties include:
- Getting him off the bus everyday
-feeding snack/dinner
-Tues/Thurs mornings - feed breakfast
-showering
-change as needed
-interact w/ him (he has an adaptive bike, loves bubbles, arts/crafts, music, walks)
-folding/putting away his laundry
-cleaning up his room/any messes made during play time
-IF possible, range of motion (which we are happy to teach)
Additional Details
- Number of special needs care recipients: One care recipient
Age Groups
- Youth
Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy
Services Needed
- Bathing
- Bladder and Bowel Assistance
- Dressing Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Grooming and Hygiene
- Lifting and Transferring
- Mobility Assistance
- Repositioning
- Specific Meal Preparation (foods to avoid, etc.)
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