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About the Role
Schedules: Mon - Sun from 7am to 4pm (immediate need). Additional on-call shifts and flexible hours available.
We are seeking a compassionate, dedicated, and skilled caregiver to provide quality of life care for an 18-year-old individual with a brain injury. The individual’s condition is worsening, and we need someone who can offer physical, emotional, and practical support during this challenging time. The caregiver will assist with various needs, including mobility support, dressing/undressing, toileting, and monitoring the individual’s condition. This role requires a patient, empathetic professional who is committed to improving the client’s quality of life and offering comfort.
Responsibilities:
• Provide daily care and assistance to the client, including support with mobility, dressing, undressing, and personal hygiene.
• Assist with transferring the client (approximately 180-220 lbs.) to different positions as needed, ensuring safety and comfort.
• Monitor the client’s physical and emotional condition, reporting any significant changes to the healthcare team.
• Help with toileting needs and ensure the client is clean and comfortable.
• Ensure proper feeding through tube feeding, as needed, and monitor the client for any signs of discomfort or complications related to feeding.
• Offer emotional support and companionship to the client and their family, helping to maintain a sense of dignity and calm during this difficult time.
Qualifications:
• Experience working with individuals with brain injuries, disabilities, or providing endoflife care is highly preferred.
• Empathy, patience, and a caring, compassionate attitude
Requirements
Daily Requirements:
Scheduling – each DSP has a set schedule with the assigned client(s)
Smart phone – use a cell phone to clock in/out for visits and complete the daily progress notes.
Patient, Kind and Positive – caring for clients with disabilities requires someone who can be patient, support the client through kindness and understanding, and provide positive reinforcement throughout the shift.
Driving – depending on the client, they may need to be driven to community events or appointments. Valid license and insurance required if driving will be needed.
Support – develop and maintain positive working relationships with the assigned client(s), their families and the FRR Support Manager