Part-Time Nurse Case Manager & Home Support for Our Son with Down Syndrome

Job description

About Our Family
We are a couple in our mid seventies, in good health and live on our rural property near Great Falls, Montana. Our Down Syndrome son lives with us and we provide all of his care. He is nonverbal but has an extensive receptive vocabulary and uses an iPad to help him
communicate. Our son is active around the home and enjoys helping with various chores. We are seeking a caring individual to help with his care and to provide a backup to us.
About Our Son
● Age & Personality: He is 36, cheerful and generally easygoing.
● Communication:
○ Primarily nonverbal but has an extensive receptive vocabulary
○ Uses an iPad and gestures to express wants and needs.
● Mobility & Motor Skills:
○ Moves around independently
○ Requires help with fine motor tasks (e.g., brushing teeth, tying shoes, etc).
● Health and Hygiene:
○ General good health.
○ Does not take any prescription drugs.
○ Likes to choose his own clothes and can dress himself independently. He does require supervision, e.g make sure his clothes aren’t backwards.
○ Requires supervision and assistance with hygiene activities.
● Daily Activities:
○ Rises and starts his day independently.
○ Requires a soft-food diet and can eat independently but requires supervision while eating
○ Enjoys regular exercise, such as basketball, ping pong, or using an exercise bike—typically twice a day.
○ Enjoys community outings to concerts, sporting events, and other social gatherings.
Because of his developmental disability, he is never left alone. He’s used to receiving
assistance from us, and we’d appreciate extra help to ensure he continues living a full and
active life.
Responsibilities
This position will assist our son with activities of daily living (ADLs) while promoting maximum independence. Responsibilities include collaborating with family members to ensure consistent care approaches, monitoring health status and coordination with healthcare providers as needed, supporting social interaction and communication using appropriate methods, maintaining a safe and structured environment while respecting his autonomy. Please Inquire for all Responsibilities.

On-Call Emergency Coverage & Hour Guarantee
● We typically need 10-12 hours of direct caregiving support each week.
● In exchange for agreeing to be on-call for short-term emergency coverage, we will
guarantee 20 hours of weekly pay.
● Should an unforeseen event affect one or both parents, you would be among the first
contacts to care for our son until other support arrives.
(Other options will be in place for emergencies, but your availability is an important part
of this arrangement.)

Qualifications
● Bachelor degree in medical field (Pre-Med, Nursing, PA, or related field)
● Minimum 3 years experience working with non-verbal adults with developmental
disabilities
● Demonstrated experience in special needs care, particularly with Down Syndrome
● Understanding of non-verbal communication techniques
● Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills
● Current CPR and First Aid certification
● Clean criminal background check
● Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
● Comfortable collaborating with involved parents and mindful of family routines.
● Consistent with scheduling and follow-through on responsibilities.
● Some evening and weekend hours may be required
Personal Qualities
● Patient, compassionate, and emotionally mature
● Strong commitment to building long-term relationships
● Enthusiastic about outdoor activities and physical engagement
● Excellent interpersonal skills and professional boundaries
● Creative and resourceful in developing activities and solutions
● Respectful of family dynamics and client autonomy
● Reliable and consistent in approach to care
Working Conditions
● Part-time position in supportive family home environment
● Excellent compensation commensurate with experience and qualifications

• Ongoing home support
• Guaranteed Pay for 20 hours