URGENTLY HIRING: Independent Living Service personal care companion: M-F 6am to 8am

Description

Position Overview

We are seeking a reliable, patient, and attentive Independent Living Services (ILS) Instructor to provide one-on-one EARLY am support Monday through Friday for an individual with Mild Intellectual Disability and Cerebral Palsy . Services will focus on increasing independence in daily living skills, Hygiene, (showering and dressing for the day) community navigation, and Financial Literacy and exercise while ensuring safety and accessibility. The ideal candidate is adaptable, observant, and comfortable supporting an individual with showering (bathing) and personal needs.

Primary Goals of Support

• Daily personal hygiene and self-care routines
  
• Support safe and confident community navigation
  
• Assist with budgeting
  
• Exercise without a walker
  

Key Responsibilities

Personal Hygiene & Daily Living Skills

• Provide guidance and support with personal hygiene routines
  
• Encourage independence while offering assistance as needed
  
• Help establish consistent daily routines
  

Community Navigation Assistance

• Provide guidance and supervision during community outings
  
• Assist with safely navigating environments, particularly unfamiliar or high-traffic areas
  
• Offer orientation support and mobility assistance as needed
  

Related Challenges

The individual’s Cerebral Palsy may present unique challenges that staff must be prepared to address, including:

Navigation & Safety

• Additional guidance may be required to safely navigate environments
  
• Staff may need to provide orientation support, mobility assistance.
  

Communication & Accessibility

• Tasks involving written or visual information may require adaptation
  

Adapted Training Needs

• Supporting these needs may require additional preparation to ensure effective, safe, and respectful services
  

Ideal Candidate Qualities

• Experience supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities, and Cerebral Palsy preferred
  
• Strong communication, observation, and problem-solving skills
  
• Patient, dependable, and adaptable
  
• Comfortable providing hands-on support while promoting independence
  
• Able to work independently during scheduled early am hours
  

Work Environment

• One-on-one support in home and community settings
  
• M-F early 6-8am schedule
  
• Structured, supportive, and safety-focused role

Requirements

Required Qualifications & Compliance

• Experience supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities, and Cerebral Palsy preferred.
  
• Patient, dependable, and adaptable approach
  
• Strong communication and observation skills
  
• Ability to provide hands-on assistance as needed
  
• Two forms of valid identification
  
• Current CPR and First Aid certification
  
• Live Scan fingerprint clearance
  
• Current TB test clearance