Personal Assistant for Special Needs Teen
Personal Assistant Needed for Special Needs Teen
Ideal Applicant:
Female At least 18 years of age
Good communicator
Willing to learn about Reactive Attachment Disorder
Patient, but firm
Understands role is authoritative, not friendship or mentorship
Able to work consistent hours each week
PA Job Description: Observe completion of tasks formerly taught to teen (making bed, putting away laundry, working on school work, etc.) Assist teen in accomplishing tasks already introduced (doing laundry, vacuuming, cleaning her bathroom, simple breakfast prep, dishes, etc.) Teach new tasks to teen in an understandable way (cooking simple meals, animal care, making a schedule, gardening, etc.) Partner with family to help teen in social skills (playing games, trips to store or library, working alongside, etc.) Teen has interest in piano so lessons could be a part of PA job, if PA can teach piano Sometimes we need simple childcare from someone that she knows and that knows how to care for her
Position is paid bi-weekly as direct deposit by Department of Mental Health
Pay starts at $18 an hour and goes up based on experience
Ideal position for college student due to down time to study
Care takes place in our home in Cass County
We are looking to hire 2 or 3 individuals so we have multiple shifts available