DSP- Companion Caregiver COTA

Looking for a kind and compassionate patient employee for a fun young adult who has a love for parks, bowling, theater, horse riding, skating, and car rides. You will be asked to assist him in this and go with him to volunteer, some assistance with daily living, and go to the community. Employees must be willing to be outside or in the community in all types of weather. Training will be provided, but experience working with people with Autism will be preferred. The individual is a nonspeaker and types for talking. He needs supervision and sometimes hands-on help with some daily living activities. Communication training will be provided by the family.

Location:

Edison NJ 08837, Dayton

NJ 08810

(Transportation not required)

Responsibilities:

• The Companion Care COTA will provide client education and training to acquire the skills and experience needed to participate in the community, consistent with each client's service plan. This may include activities to support clients with building problem-solving skills, self-help, social skills, adaptive skills, daily living skills, and leisure skills.
• Understand and implement behavioral treatment plans, as needed.
• Assist in the development of the weekly activity schedules and community-based activities, based on individual preferences and needs
• Facilitate the ADL skills he enjoys skating, bowling, cycling walks, and going for shopping at Wegmans, Dollar Tree and some local stores.
• He enjoys making popcorn too
• Assist the Student, as a Non-Verbal Adult with Autism, as a Communication Facilitator, utilizing the Student's Primary Modes of Communication;Ipad, a Letterboard (Rapid Prompting Method) &/or Communication Software, to allow for his active participation in the scheduled activity, while communicating to the maximum extent possible with all Instructors, Students, Employers & Peer Qualification Requirements • Associate degree as an Occupational Therapy Assistant with certification from NBCOT • Licensed in New Jersey • One (1) year of experience working with Autism.

Hours:

Weekdays (after 3:00 pm) & Weekends (flexible or what hours?)

• Flexible schedule for the right candidate.
• 14-20 hrs per week, Compensation
• During the initial training the rate is $25 to $35 per hour after 3 months.

Additional increases will be available after 9 months.

Connect:

Manisha M Lad:

manishaladnc@gmail.com

Job Type:

Full-time Salary:

$25 to $35 per hour

Schedule:

Monday to Saturday Weekend availability Ability to commute/relocate: Edison, NJ 08837: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

Caregiving:

1 year (Preferred) Shift availability: Day Shift (Preferred)

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Temporary Pay:

$25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Medical Specialty:

Home Health Pediatrics Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine Experience:

Caregiving:

1 year (Preferred) Shift availability: Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person