Personal Support Aide

Personal Support Aide

Position Overview:

Provide compassionate, hands‑on daily living support to help her build independence in hygiene, meals, schoolwork, and community involvement, while ensuring her safety and emotional well‑being.

• Monday through Friday:
  Various shifts available for 24‑hour coverage
• Weekends: 12‑hour shift 7a–7p & 7p–7a

$15.00 per hour (waiver‑funded)

Minimum of 20 hours per week, with the potential for up to 40 hours.

• Assist with morning/evening hygiene routines (bathing, dressing)
• Manage laundry, room tidiness, and clothing rotation
• Prep simple healthy snacks and sips of water at scheduled times
• Engage in light household tasks (making bed, wiping surfaces)
• Provide companionship and redirect during stressful moments

• Experience as a home care aide, CNA, or a parent’s helper
• Patience and comfort with adult‑child developmental profiles
• Basic meal‑prep skills and the ability to follow structured routines
• Strong reliability and clear communication

• Experience working with individuals with autism and developmental delays is preferred
• Patience, empathy, and understanding of behavioral challenges associated with autism
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and calmly with the individual
• Ability to prepare meals and manage household tasks independently
• A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for community outings and medical appointments
• Ability to provide emotional support and behavior management when needed
• Must respect household rules and boundaries, maintaining professionalism and respect for the family’s home

• Perform other duties as needed to ensure the individual’s well‑being and the smooth running of her daily life

Background check required; random drug testing.