Caregiver Support Needed for Tara

Location: Mercer, PA

About Tara: Tara is a vibrant individual with a fighting spirit who has overcome many adversities in her life. She is known for her good sense of humor, social nature, and cooperative attitude. Tara enjoys music, swimming, horseback riding, and spending time with her family and friends. Tara lives at home with her mother, father, and three beloved dogs.

Care Requirements: Tara has profound intellectual disabilities and cerebral palsy, requiring full physical assistance for all daily living activities. She uses a wheelchair for mobility and has a Mini-One button for feeding when necessary. Tara also has a seizure disorder, which varies in severity and requires careful monitoring

Responsibilities:

• Physical Assistance: Help Tara with transfers, ambulation, and all personal care activities including dressing, bathing, and grooming.
• Medical Support: Administer medications, monitor for seizures, and assist with catheterization up to three times daily.
• Social Interaction: Engage Tara in social activities, ensuring she has opportunities to interact with others and participate in community outings.
• Therapeutic Activities: Assist Tara with swimming, horseback riding, and other therapeutic exercises as tolerated.
• Routine Maintenance: Follow a daily schedule to ensure Tara's health and safety, including regular changes in her wheelchair tilt and position to prevent pressure sores

Qualifications:

• Experience in caregiving, especially with individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities.
• Ability to provide full physical assistance and handle medical needs.
• Patience, empathy, and a positive attitude.
• Ability to work collaboratively with Tara's family and other support staff.

Schedule:

• In-Home Support: 24-hour supervision with varying shifts.
• Community Support: Assistance during community outings and appointments.
• Therapeutic Activities: Support during swimming and horseback riding sessions

Join us in making a positive impact on Tara's life by providing the care and support she needs to thrive!

About Abound Health

At Abound Health we are proud to specialize in helping individuals with I/DD reach their fullest potential. Abound Health is committed to a culture that inspires longevity, latitude, creativity, balance, and fulfillment.

We are actively seeking dedicated DSP/Caregivers to provide In Home & Community Support, Companion Services, Community Participation Support and Respite Services.

DSP Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Valid driver’s license, current automotive insurance, and reliable transportation
• Ability to pass criminal record, driving record, and healthcare registry checks

**Abound Health is proud to offer a $1,000.00 Signing Bonus to qualified DSP candidates!**

Abound Health is an equal opportunity employer.