Shared Caregiver; Bedford, MA)

Range = $27,618 to $96,677 annually

Range above represents difficulty of care payments paid to a caregiver for providing personal care services to an eligible person residing either in the caregiver’s home or in the person’s own home. Stipend rates are contingent upon assessed needs of the person and subject to state approval. Stipend levels 18 through 21 are available only by special application to the purchasing governmental unit.

For Shared Living services stipend rates and related information, see 101 CMR
411.03(5)(e)2.a. Nonotuck is seeking caregivers in New Bedford and the surrounding towns to share their home and life with a person with a disability.

The role of the Shared Living Caregiver is to provide a comfortable and safe home, while helping the person to have a healthy and enriching life.

• Planning and sharing meals together each day
• Participating in community and social activities
• Providing transportation
• Overseeing medical care and appointments
• Help, supervise and teach in areas such as bathing, dressing, personal hygiene and budgeting
• Provide emotional and behavioral supports

• Available bedroom in your home or be looking to move into the home of the person we serve
• Minimum age of 18 yrs old
• Clean criminal record
• Valid driver's license
• Access to reliable and insured vehicle
• Experience working with people with disabilities and/or in other human service profession is helpful but not necessary
• Comprehensive training and ongoing guidance are provided

• Generous tax-exempt stipend
• Extensive ongoing training
• Monthly visits and consistent support by a Care Manager
• Clinical supports
• 24/7 on call assistance

“Nonotuck is honored to be named a ‘Top Place to Work’ by the Boston Globe, and this honor would not be possible without our Nonotuck families. Family is at the center of all we do.” George Fleischner, Nonotuck president and CEO.