Adult with profound developmental differences in Takoma Park to hire an additional team member for part-time companionship & care, start at 5-10 hrs/week (your preference), can expand to larger hours in the future. She is warm, enthusiastic, curious, and most of her communication is non-verbal. She is in her 20s, enjoys attention from people, and loves musical instruments, walking, water, and outdoor play.

Needs:
Warmth, enthusiasm, playfulness, & patience
Excited to develop an empathic & active relationship
Work closely with her family
Handle difficult behaviors with kindness
No previous training/experience required.
Support all ADLs
Comfort with the intentional community we live in, 10+ people
Comfortably walk 2 miles/day
Lift 80 lbs
Fill in a W2 and I9
Current CPR and First Aid certification (we can pay for you getting this)
No perfumes or artificial fragrances at home

Start date flexible hoping to find people interested in working with us for 9 months or longer.