Description
Live-in caregiver help care for our 17 year old son diagnosed with Duchenne's Muscular Dystrophy. He is quadriplegic and requires assistance with all aspects of daily living: eating,bathing,dressing and transferring. He requires daily physical therapy such as stretching and exercising.
I require an individual who is comfortable looking after personal and hygiene needs for my son, and who must have a health background, post-secondary education is an asset.
Private accommodation will be provided, amount charged for the room and board will be $250.
Skills and Abilities
Work Setting
- Employer's home
Experience with Special Needs Children
- Person with a disability
Essential Skills
- Continuous learning
- Decision making
- Problem solving
- Working with others
- Oral communication
Children'S Ages
- Over 12 years
Work Location Information
- Room and board provided
- Work in employer's/client's home