Personal Care Assistant for Young Wheelchair User

2 weeks ago


Floral Park, United States Kathleen Downes Full time

**Personal Care Assistant Needed for Young Wheelchair User**

Start Date: As soon as possible

My name is Kathleen Downes and I am a cognizant and self-directing young professional with cerebral palsy seeking personal care assistants to help me in my home and community. Tasks include but are not limited to: transfers to/from wheelchair, showering, dressing, light cleaning, food set up, and toileting. Experience with caregiving is appreciated but not required. Training provided.

Shifts are usually 2.5 hours long and are available in the evening, typically 8:30PM-11:00PM (somewhat flexible)

Rate: $19.25 per hour, PTO of 1 hour per 30 hours worked, holiday pay on select days*, weekend pay (extra 50 cents), life insurance ($15,000) and short-term disability policy (60% wages) available

Successful applicants should:

- Be at least 18 years old
- Have a valid Social Security number
- Be comfortable with basic caregiving tasks and have a body positive attitude
- Be OK with a small dog and my sister’s cat who visits occasionally
- Be physically strong and confident with lifting/moving
- Be respectful of my privacy and my ability to make my own choices
- Have reliable transportation to and from Floral Park, NY (Nassau County) **car needed due to extremely limited public transit**:

- Be able to commit to at least 3 shifts per week (four preferred)
- Be willing to undergo a background check at no cost
- **Be willing to get vaccinated for COVID-19**:

- **Practice COVID safe behaviors (masking, handwashing etc. in my home)**:

- Be paid through consumer-directed personal assistance (Medicaid program)
- Be able to commit for at least 6 months

This position is through the consumer directed personal assistance program. I am the employer, not an agency, but the funding is through Medicaid.

Great opportunity for students of any major or anyone looking for fulfilling part-time work.

*Holiday pay is 1.5x on:

- MLK Day
- Memorial Day
- Labor Day
- July 4th

*Holiday pay is 2x on:

- Christmas Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- New Year’s Day

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: $19.25 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 7.5 per week

**Benefits**:

- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Paid time off

Application Question(s):

- Do you have reliable access to a car? (Public transit is extremely limited)
- What days are you available for an 8:30pm-11pm shift? (At least 3 days per week, 4 preferred)

**Language**:

- English (required)

License/Certification:

- Driver's License (required)

Work Location: In person



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