Household Assistant — Independent Living Support [CLS/DSP]
Job Summary: Manage day-to-day household upkeep and provide hands-on support for clients' daily activities and community participation, including direct-support/community-living-support (DSP/CLS) type assistance.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Clean assigned rooms and shared living spaces to a high standard, including deep-cleaning specific areas as directed
- Assist with adaptive sports and recreational activities for clients with physical or developmental disabilities (e.g., wheelchair tennis), including preparing and packing adaptive equipment
- Help clients with meal times, including light meal prep and snacks
- Handle general household upkeep: laundry, tidying, sorting mail, monitoring and restocking pantry/household supplies, etc.
- Rotate outdoor tasks: sweeping the garage, weeding garden beds, watering plants, light snow removal, etc.
- Drive clients to community outings, including library visits (selecting materials, checkout), grocery shopping, and other activities
Required Qualifications:
- Ability to work independently with strong attention to detail
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Reliable transportation
- No prior experience necessary — training provided
Preferred Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing a degree in a health or human services field (e.g., occupational therapy, physical therapy, recreational therapy, social work, psychology, or related field)
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Standing, walking, bending, and reaching for extended periods
- Comfortable with an active, on-your-feet role indoors and outdoors
Work Environment:
- Private household
- Part-time, flexible around class schedule
- Minimum one-year commitment, including school breaks and summer (year-round position)