Job Description

This is a home care position - 1:1 Care (3 - 4 Months). That’s an extremely complex and medically fragile situation. An 18-year-old with Sulfite Oxidase Deficiency, profound developmental delay, progressive Dystonia, severe Scoliosis, and NG tube dependence is going to require continuous, high-skill caregiving.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Airway and feeding management (NGT monitoring, aspiration risk). 
• Frequent repositioning (to prevent pressure ulcers).
• Wound care (which can become medically serious quickly). 
• Tone/posturing management (dystonia can cause pain and injury). 
• Total assistance with all activities of daily living.
• Close monitoring for complications (infection, respiratory issues, nutrition). 
• Given the weight (~70 lbs) and bedridden status, there’s also a high risk of skin breakdown, contractures, and respiratory complications , so consistent, trained care is critical.
• If you have this experience and looking to make a difference in someone's life with this complex medical issue - please apply now. This position is starting ASAP.

We are a privately owned concierge nursing company that provides on-demand, skilled nursing care services as well as scheduled visits. We have two models of care: In-home care and temporary staffing in assisted livings and skilled nursing facilities. We proudly serve towns in the Boston and Cambridge vicinities/suburbs, we also provide care in the south and north shores of Boston.

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