SHARED LIVING /HOME SHARE

IT’S   M O R E   T H A N    S H A R I N G   A   H O M E – I T’ S    A B O U T    S H A R E D    L I V E S!

We are looking for a family or person in the Tri Cities area to provide Shared Living, full time, to a gentleman in his early 60’s for March 1, 2024. 

This individual requires support with his day-to-day routines, meals, chores and community outings.  He requires someone to take him to his Special Olympic sports every week and help him to participate in other community events he is interested in. He will have 30 hours per week allotted to him for Community Inclusion.  This funding can be subcontracted out by the shared living provider.

He cannot be at home or in the community alone, so someone needs to be with him at all times. When he is at home, he likes his independence and prefers to have a quiet space designated for him in the house. He requires reassurance with most things, and the patience to answer his questions. He has been experiencing some symptoms of early onset dementia.  His doctor is monitoring this closely. He needs his own bathroom, so a master bedroom with a bathroom is preferred, or a bedroom that is close to a separate bathroom for him.  He can navigate stairs, but it is preferred that his bedroom is on the main living floor so that he is not navigating them too many times in a day. He has low blood pressure and can feel dizzy at times. He does not prefer loud or busy children, so a family without little ones is best for his success. He likes cats and dogs.

Shared Living is entirely person centered and can provide a balance of support and independence. Relationships are built over time with honesty, respect, clear communication, and inclusion. Compatibility is the key to successful arrangements and, when we are matching Providers to individuals, we seek people whose personalities, lifestyles and interests will complement the people they will support. Shared Living strives to respect all aspects of a person’s life, which includes meeting their physical, emotional, social, and spiritual well-being.

Being a Shared Living Provider is a unique role. It starts with openness to sharing life with another person and their family and friends. They welcome a new person into their home and life and over time a deepening relationship develops with the individual and his or her social circle. The qualities of Shared Living Providers include a commitment to providing a warm and supportive home, good communication and problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn new things; a sense of humour helps too!

Kinsight Society supports people with developmental disabilities. We are seeking knowledgeable people to provide a long-term supportive home for an adult with a disability. We look for people who are committed to the values and principles of community living and who wish to provide a home that supports the person's needs, goals, and dreams.

If you feel that you and your family can provide a warm, inclusive, supportive, and fun home please forward your resume to: . Applicants must live in the Tri Cities or New West area.