caregiver

Thanks for taking the time to read my post. I am a physically challenged adult male in search of a caring energetic individual to assist me with daily living activities. This is an excellent opportunity for a CNA, HHA, any individual currently studying Health Sciences (nursing student, Physician assistant student, PT or OT student, medical student) or any caring individual. No prior experience necessary.

A bit about my background - I sustained a life altering spinal cord injury playing hockey my freshman year in college. As a result, I am a C5 quadriplegic. I have two brothers, and a sister. I was an active young person and participated in several sports growing up. However, my true passion was playing hockey. I graduated high school in June of 88, and left home for Merrimack College in Andover Massachusetts with aspirations of playing collegiate hockey. After successfully walking on to the Merrimack College hockey team, my life took a dramatic turn at practice on the afternoon of November 3, 1988. While participating in a shooting drill, I was tripped and crashed headfirst into the boards. I shattered my fourth cervical vertebrae and was instantly paralyzed. I spent four months in acute care at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and four months at Magee Rehab. My injury may have altered my plans, but it has not kept me from experiencing life to its fullest. I returned home from the hospital in late June of 1989. I matriculated to St. Joseph's University in Philadelphia; graduating in May of 1993 with a BA in Economics and Philosophy. I began teaching in the fall of 1994. I simultaneously continued my academic career and earned an MBA in Finance from Villanova University in May 2002. Currently, I teach AP economics at a local private high school and work as an adjunct instructor of economics at several local colleges. Beyond my occupational responsibilities, I have an active social life and participate in a variety of activities with friends and family. I am an avid sports fan and a tremendous supporter of live music. I live in East Norriton, but spend a good deal of time down the shore in Avalon, New Jersey. I have reconstructed my post injury existence to correspond as near as possible to the life I would have lived had I not gotten hurt.

Currently, I am searching for someone to assist me two days per week, from Wednesday at 6:00 PM until Friday at 6:00 PM. That position requires candidates to remain with me over the two days. Potential candidates must have a valid driver’s license. Compensation will be discussed at the time of the interview.

This is an excellent opportunity for any motivated, caring person looking for meaningful employment. As a C5 quadriplegic, I need assistance with all activities of daily living. However, the position does not involve any level of skilled nursing care. Beyond the care aspect of the position, I am searching for an energetic individual with a positive outlook on life. I will be happy to answer questions and discuss the details of the position over a zoom interview.

I appreciate you taking the time to read this correspondence. Interested parties should respond with full name, phone number, basic biographical information including educational background and work history and a brief description of why you would be a good candidate for this position.