Companion/Family Assistant

We’re looking for a kind, dependable, and engaging companion/family assistant to support our 37-year-old son, who has special needs.

This role is a great fit for someone who enjoys companionship-based support, along with light household help as needed.

Schedule

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  Part time
  
  


• Primarily late afternoons/evenings and weekends


• Flexible scheduling Monday–Saturday


• Occasional overnight/weekend support (1–2 times per year)


• Possible week-long support once per year while family travels


• Flexibility on specific days/times for the right person

About Him

He’s friendly, easygoing, and enjoys:

• Music and movies


• Watching sports


• Art museums


• Walks and getting out in the community

What We’re Looking For

• Good energy


• Friendly, reliable, and socially intuitive


• Some college or vocational background is a plus


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  Experience with family assistance and/or companionship to a disabled adult is a plus
  
  


• Shared interests (music, sports, films, art, walking/outings) strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Companionship and community outings


• Transportation to activities


• Preparing simple meals occasionally


• Providing light structure and supervision


• Light family assistant tasks when client support is not needed, such as:
  
  
  
  • Answering the door
  
  
  • Putting away laundry
  
  
  • General light household support
  
  
  
  

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record


• Background check required


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  Responsible, proactive, and communicative
  
  


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  Comfortable with pets, small dog in the household
  
  

Pay

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  Competitive hourly rate ($35/hour)
  
  

We’re really hoping to find someone with a great personality who enjoys building genuine connections and is helpful around the home.

If this sounds like you, please reach out and tell us a little about yourself, your experience, and your availability!