Adult Companion

Job description

Overview Starting rate: $18.50/hour: Staff will assist individuals with developmental disabilities to participate fully in their lives and in their communities. They will assist in providing non-medical care and supervision to individuals with disabilities (Autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities). This is a relief position and hours are subject to change. Advocates promotes a healthy work-life balance and offers many generous perks of employment and room for advancement. We are a strong-knit community that values the ideas and contributions of our staff. Are you ready to make a difference ? Minimum Education Required: High School Diploma/GED Responsibilities: - Provide non-medical care, supervision, and socialization to an individual with disabilities (Autism, Intellectual & Developmental disability) Services may include: - Assistance with meals and basic activities of daily living - Completion of light housekeeping tasks - Assist the individual with shopping, planning, making appointments and recreation activities. - Accompanying individual on walks, to the gym, trips to social and recreational activities and community events. - Assist with hobbies and leisure activit...