Shared Caregivers
Listed on 2025-12-31
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Healthcare
Community Health, Home Care
Open Your Heart and Home:
Become a Shared Living Caregiver / Kennedy-Donovan Center | Central & Eastern Massachusetts — Blackstone Valley Region
Are you looking for a meaningful way to make a difference in someone’s life? The Kennedy-Donovan Center (KDC) is seeking compassionate individuals and families to open their homes to an adult with developmental disabilities through our Shared Living Program (SLP). As a caregiver, you’ll provide not just a place to live, but a welcoming, supportive home where someone can thrive. Shared Living caregivers play a vital role in helping individuals grow in independence, build relationships, and participate fully in their communities.
Whatis Shared Living?
Shared Living matches adults with disabilities with caring people who are ready to share their lives and homes. It’s a powerful and personal way to support someone—fostering connection, dignity, and inclusion.
Why Join KDC’s Shared Living Program?- Be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to high-quality care
- Help someone achieve a full and meaningful life in the community
- Receive professional training, guidance, and 24/7 support
- Earn a tax-free stipend paid bi-weekly
- Gain the satisfaction of truly making a difference
Responsibilities Include:
- Providing daily support and supervision
- Ensuring health and safety (including medical appointments and medication)
- Creating a warm, stable home environment
- Attending meetings and completing required documentation
- Participating in ongoing training and maintaining certifications
- Individuals or families with a spare bedroom and a big heart
- People 18 years or older with a high school diploma or GED
- Those with a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
- Willingness to undergo background (CORI) and RMV checks
- A commitment to inclusion and community-based support
Experience supporting individuals with disabilities is a plus, but not required. We’ll provide the training you need!
What You’ll Receive:- Extensive caregiver training and certifications
- Support from an experienced Shared Living Case Manager
- Access to clinical support and 24/7 on-call assistance
- A meaningful connection that can last a lifetime
Ready to change a life—maybe even your own? Together, we can create homes full of possibility, purpose, and love.
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