PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANT NEEDED (FILLING 12 HOUR SHIFTS THREE DAYS A WEEK) $20.00 per hour with benefits through Agency. LOCATION: LONG ISLAND CITY, conveniently located one stop from Grand Central Station on the 7 Train (Vernon Blvd stop). I am a communicative filmmaker who has a disability (I now cannot walk or use my arms or hands and my vision is impaired). I am looking for personal care assistants (PCA), to be employed through the CDPAP program to fulfill my care needs. This role also involves administrative tasks (email management); therefore a candidate with strong administrative and organization skills will be a true asset to the role. Any candidate with technical and creative writing skills will be considered first. More details: 45 year-old, professional, educated, energetic male in a wheelchair. I am an award-winning filmmaker and manage a non-profit organization. In 2005, I was diagnosed with progressive multiple sclerosis. It causes me to rely on a motorized wheelchair. I have trouble with my vision and I'm unable to use my upper body. I am very capable of using assistive devices such as my power chair and computers with the help of others. I am seeking a very dependable, professional, energetic Personal Care Assistant of any gender identity. The ability to travel with me both nationally and internationally is a plus. Having a driver's license is also a plus. MUST BE : 1.) COMPUTER SAVVY! You must be able to type and navigate a computer screen. Must be familiar with Apple computers, Gmail, Microsoft Word, and other basic applications. 2.) Comfortable helping me transfer to the bed/toilet/wheelchair 3.) Legal to work in the United States (as this is an on-the-books job) 4.) Comfortable taking directions with a diversity of tasks. 5.) Those with an ability to write will be pushed to the front of the line. If this is you, please submit a writing sample. DAY SHIFT During the day time, here are the activities: *Duties include- helping me to get dressed and occasionally shower, help me on and off the toilet and helping me use the urinal, brushing my teeth, shaving, washing-up, taking my medications, light cooking, light cleaning/housekeeping, laundry, grocery shopping, running errands, writing (transcribe) and reading e-mails and text messages, and accompanying me to social/film events and dinners. As part of the job will provide training in filmmaking, editing, and shooting, if desired.
