Care Provider(s) Needed

Pathlight, a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit that supports and empowers individuals with disabilities, is seeking a person or couple in the Hampshire County to share their home with a 71 year old woman.

While shy at first, once this woman comes out of her shell SHE TRULY SHINES! She loves music, is a fan of bingo and puzzles, and would be up for trying most activities. She really enjoyed going to her day program in the past, and is very interested in finding a new one to attend! On top of all those positives, she is fairly independent (needing only cues and prompts), has no behavioral issues, and would be up for living in a home with children and/or animals. She gets around fine on her own, but does use a walker so a house with a first floor bedroom and bathroom would be best.

If interested in this rewarding home sharing opportunity, please give Deb a call at 413-731-4545, or email info@PathlightGroup.org .

ABOUT PATHLIGHT

Pathlight was founded in 1952 by five mothers of children with developmental disabilities, and has offices in Pittsfield, Springfield, Greenfield, Easthampton, and Hadley. Our mission is to partner with people with disabilities to create opportunities and build relationships throughout their lives.

ABOUT BEING A CARE PROVIDER

Pathlight's Shared Living program matches individuals with developmental disabilities with families and individuals from the community so they can live and grow in private home settings while experiencing the everyday activities of family and community life (Adult Family Care is an option for biological families).

CAREGIVER BENEFITS:

• Generous, Tax-free, Annual Stipend
• Respite Care
• Ongoing training & education
• Responsive case management
• Support from clinical staff and consultants
• 24-hour back-up in the event of an emergency
• Satisfaction of making the difference in someone's life

IS CAREGIVING FOR YOU?

Common attributes of care providers consist of an ability to understand the individual's viewpoint; set boundaries; provide structure; be open, honest, and stable; function easily as part of a team; be involved in their community; be flexible as everyone's needs and abilities change with personal growth. Successful care providers are highly motivated to make a difference in the lives of others.

CAREGIVER ELIGIBILITY

In order to explore caregiving, you:

• must be at least 21 years of age
• must own or rent a home
• must be able to provide personal care
• may be married or single

WHO WE SERVE

The people we are privileged to serve are of all ages and abilities. They may have extensive physical disabilities, intellectual disabilities, require medical involvement, or they may need minimal assistance.