Shared Living Provider - Medford

Riverside Community Care; Medford, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 16,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Riverside Community Care is seeking individuals or families in Medford, MA to join its Shared Living program, matching adults with developmental disabilities with welcoming home environments for long-term, in-home placement. The provider will live with the person, assisting with meals, transportation to medical appointments, and medication administration.

Past caregiving is helpful but not required; training and ongoing support are provided.

Qualifications

• In-home caregiving and support required or desired.
• Past caregiving experience helpful but not required; training provided.
• Ability to assist with meals, transportation, and medications.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home care to adults with developmental disabilities.
• Assist with meals and transportation to appointments.
• Support medication administration and daily activities.

Skills

Caregiving

Transportation

Meal preparation

Job description

Would you like to work from home while making a difference in someone's life?

Do you have an extra room in your home in Medford?

Are you willing to provide care, a social and engaging life for a person with cognitive disabilities?

Our Shared Living programmatches adultswith developmental disabilities with welcoming individuals or families in their community for long term, in-home placement. The goal is to have the provider family integrate the individual into their home and community life. Riverside is there every step of the way to provide support to both the individual and the provider family.

We are committed to the philosophy that individuals with developmental disabilities thrive when they are able to live in a family home. Over time, these new family members develop meaningful relationships and learn to be independent and active members of their community. This model enriches the lives of all who are involved.

The individual will live in your home and need assistance with meal preparation, transportation to medical appointments and medication administration. Past experience is helpful, but not required, training and on-going support will be provided.

We have opportunities in the following locations: Medford, Everett, Lynnfield, Malden, Melrose, North Reading, Reading, Saugus, Stoneham, andWakefield.

Pay Rate: This is a stipend-based arrangement determined by the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS) based on the level of need of the individual supported. Stipend amounts vary accordingly.

• The benefits from becoming a Provider also include having someone become an integral part of your family and community!

• Questions can be emailed to [e-mail]

To learn more about this wonderful program, please watch this inspiring video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whTbSPn9Fiw