Fun & exciting job openings starting early 2007 in
Mike is a recent college grad
with cerebral palsy. He lives a full,
normal life as most people in their 20’s do with the help of personal assistants
to assist him in multiple aspects of everyday life.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities of this
position may include, but are not limited to the following:
·
Driving and
accompanying Mike to professional meetings and leisurely activities including
job interviews, studio sessions, personal business meetings, business lunches
and dinners, the mall, movies, concerts, nightclubs, gym, beach, parties with
friends, sporting events, trips, etc.
·
Assisting Mike
with basic daily living tasks necessary for anyone to lead a normal and
productive life. Some of these tasks
include dressing, bathing, personal/oral hygiene, using the bathroom, eating,
drinking, getting in an out of bed, etc.
·
Helping Mike
communicate. Tasks may include making
phone calls and helping him communicate in public.
·
Assisting Mike
with the operation of his record production company.
·
Assisting Mike
conduct household chores including occasional laundry, shopping, and managing
the pool (summer only)
Required Qualifications (experience is not
required):
·
Must have the
desire to assist Mike
·
Must be patient,
honest, responsible, dependable, and reliable
·
Must pay close
attention to detail and possess strong listening skills
·
Must have a clean
criminal record
·
Must have fairly
good phone presence and the ability to act/speak in a professional manner when
necessary
·
Must be
comfortable in learning to assist Mike with all functions of toileting
·
Ability to follow
a set of instructions and procedures
·
Ability to remain
calm in unexpected situations
Desired Qualifications:
·
A good sense of
humor
·
A good driving
record
·
Being muscular or
strong
·
The ability to
have a positive attitude when working
·
The ability to
fill in when others are absent
Benefits:
·
The ability to
gain working experience in a fun, dynamic, and friendly environment
·
The ability to choose
from a variety of positions including hourly shifts and daily roommate shifts
·
Very good hourly
pay rates/salaries
·
Getting paid to
go to events such as nightclubs, concerts, parties and other fun events
·
Gaining a sense
of accomplishment by being able to see the direct benefits of your work.
Please contact Mike at mmatz1@newhaven.edu or call 203-754-6580 with any further
questions or to apply.