This position if for a live-in caregiver to help care for a resident adult autistic man in his Reston town home. You will work as a second live-in caregiver and housemate with current live-in caregiver. This position is available in May and is open ended. A partnered couple would be considered for this job.
The resident is friendly, communicative, mild mannered, with no threatening behavioral issues. His diagnosis is autism. He exhibits some OCD behaviors. He resides in the downstairs apartment in the townhouse just a few minutes from Reston Town Center
Key Responsibilities:
Assist Resident with daily living activities including bathing, toileting/hygiene, dressing, grooming, meal preparation / feeding, transfers/mobility, and medications
Provide general housekeeping for the Resident including dishes, cleaning, vacuuming, changing bedding, and laundry
Use Resident's auto to take him to doctor / dentist appointments
Maintain currency with Resident's medical / medication requirements
Use the Resident's auto to shop for groceries, supplies, and medications for the Resident
Adhere to all safety and infection control protocols
Maintain confidentiality of Resident's personal information
Share equally work and management activities of the household as a caregiver and housemate
Maintain active communication with Resident's legal guardian
Caregiver Requirements:
CNA or HHA certification / or minimum of two years verifiable in-home caregiving experience
Two personal references
At least 21 years old
Have a valid Social Security Number and be authorized to work in the US
Proficient with English
Pass a background check screening by state of VA
Be fully vaccinated against diseases, flu and COVID
Able to drive with valid driver's license
Dedicated, responsible, patient, caring, and able to work both as a teammate and independently
Caregiver Benefits
Private bedroom and bathroom in 4 BR / 4 full bath town home
All utilities, home fees, taxes paid by Resident's guardian
High speed internet / WIFI
Approximately 60 - 70 hours of caregiving work per week available - amount of hours negotiable on biweekly basis with second care giver.
Work hours paid by VA Medicaid Waiver system at a rate of about $17.50 per hour - this hourly rate is not negotiable
Vehicle available for use primarily for benefit of Resident - limited personal use available
Eligible for federal and state income tax exclusion as live-in care giver
Monthly grocery allowance paid by Resident's guardian
All expenses for the Resident (groceries, supplies, etc) will be reimbursed by the guardian
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