Job Description:
Nonotuck is seeking single people, couples and families who are interested in living with and sharing their life with an intellectually or physically disabled person. We are currently searching for shared living caregivers in the Leominster, Fitchburg, Gardner, Webster, and Southbridge. Beyond providing care, the shared living caregiver will develop a meaningful relationship with the person they are sharing their home with. She/he/they will be a roommate and a friend, spending time together, sharing activities, and enjoying a lively and engaged life. We consider this to be a long-term commitment. The duties of the shared living caregiver will include, but not be limited to, building on and maintaining independence by being able to assist in activities of daily living (ADLs) such as participation in regular household routines, providing companionship and going out on community activities/outings. Caregivers would be responsible for helping with grocery shopping, cooking, housekeeping, laundry, routine budget management, medication management, and medical appointments. When searching for shared living caregivers, we will consider applicants who live in single family homes or apartments (with an extra bedroom) or are willing to move and who are single, a couple, families, people with children, with pets, and people with or without experience. The following resources will be available: Generous Stipend; 24-hour emergency on-call assistance; Monthly in-home visits from a Care Manager; Access to clinicians for additional support; Training on home safety skills, medication management.
