Personal care assistant / skills trainer

Seeking a compassionate, reliable, and patient Personal Care Assistant/ Skills Trainer to provide one-on-one care for a non-verbal 26-year-old male client with developmental disabilities. The role, located in Northborough, offers respite support to the primary caregiver (parent).

Provide hands-on assistance with daily living skills, challenging behavior management, and engaging sensory and developmental activities in a home and community setting.

Pay rate : $30-$35/hour based on experience.

Hours : Flexible weekday daytime hours and some weekend and evenings.

Requirements

· Ability to work in the United States required

· Must have a cell phone

· Must have reliable transportation and able to transport individual to local community venues

· CPR/First Aid Certification (or willingness to obtain)

· Commitment to training and continuous program improvements

· Ability to multi-task

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, or behavioral needs preferred, but training will be provided for the right candidate
• Patience, consistency with routine, and a genuine desire to help individuals with special needs thrive
• Ability to physically lift weight, heavy items

Key Responsibilities

• Follow parent/caregiver direction and existing care plans or behavior support strategies
• Provide structure and routine to promote predictability and reduce anxiety
• Assist in self-feeding and other self-help skills and provide direct personal care, including toileting (individual is not toilet trained), dressing, feeding, and hygiene support as needed
• Implement sensory-based activities tailored to the client’s sensory needs
• Support behavioral needs, including managing challenges like flopping, grabbing, and emotional regulation in all settings
• Keep environment safe – individual has PICA and tends to mouth inappropriate items
• Monitor for safety and apply positive behavior support strategies in all settings
• Encourage/practice functional communication using alternative methods (e.g., visuals, modified picture exchange communication system (PECS), specific iPad apps)
• Assist with transitions between activities and outings
• Maintain a calm, engaging, and positive demeanor throughout all interactions.

Work Environment:

• Home-based setting with community outings and activities (i.e. walk at local park/gym, restaurants, mall, library).
• Must be comfortable working with a non-verbal individual who may display challenging behaviors
• Support provided with guidance from the parent/primary caregiver and ongoing communication regarding goals and preferences

To Apply:

Please send your resume along with reference contact information to [email protected] or [email protected]. A background check will be conducted as part of the hiring process.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 25 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid training

Work Location: In person