Who is Iram?
23 Years old, easy going, Toilet-Trained, limited verbal, Independent in many ways.
Autistic, OCD
What are the hours?
- hours: Monday through Friday
- 9am to 3pm, 30 hours per week
- Possible weekends
- One can do one or multiple days a week, all the hours or few hours a week.
- Salary: $27+ ( negotiable based on education and experience)
What are the duties?
- With Iram, plan the day – Write up a schedule.
- Help Iram transition from one activity to the next.
- Help Iram expand his repertoire of preferred activities
- Go for walks
- Purchase items needed and prepare lunch.
- Purchase and serve healthy snack or lunch (lunch cost for Iram provided by family)
- Assist with daily living activities such as toothbrushing, handwashing, walking, playgrounds, library, local errands etc.
- help plan life skills such as cooking, cleaning, laundry, folding. Budget
- Bank card or cash purchase skills.
- Take Iram to volunteer jobs or paid job when family can arrange one for Iram.
- Take Iram to Gym, swim
- Take Iram to community outing like Mall, zoo, Aquarium , mini golfing.
Job Requirements:
- Education/Degree in Special need is required. Prior caregiver experience required. Prior experience working with special needs individual is required.
- Has to go through usual background check.
- Responsible, punctual person with excellent hygiene and strong references.
- Excellent driving record.
- Safe, reliable vehicle. Typical transportation needs are within 5 miles but even if drive is further the mileage will be paid.
- Ideal caregiver will be nice, kind, calm, warm, upbeat, curious, active, energetic.
Please email Meheruba at meheruba@hotmail.com or call 617-335-0030 if interested.