James Deere, age 7 Double Amputee
The family of James Deere is looking for a fun-loving, energetic caregiver/playmate for their son.
"He is a double amputee with an 'anoxic' (without oxygen) brain injury. He was a healthy, smart, vibrant, fun-loving boy until he was struck with a near fatal sepsis infection at 3 1/2 years old. He is still all the things I described, but now is trapped in a body devastated by sepsis. He is now healthy, but requires much care. He lost his ability of meaningful speech since the insult, but he continues to try to communicate. He is dependent on an adult for all tasks of daily living. The position to be filled requires lifting and positioning a 45 pound child throughout a shift, feeding, stretching, entertaining activities, standing, swinging, taking him for walks, changing diapers, assistance with potty training (have already started), etc. There is always a family member at home to assist you.
The schedule consists of 2-3 weekday evenings from 4-9pm. Saturday and Sunday mornings from 9am-2pm. Pay is $12 per hour and taxes are withheld as payroll is conducted through an agency.
Please contact us at [email protected] or James at 518-596-0017 if you are interested in the position or if you have any additional questions."
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James Deere was an active boy until April 12, 2010 when he entered AMCH emergency room with a very rare strep type A blood infection. Typically this bug results in a sore throat. James decompensated very quickly into kidney failure, septic (Lack of blood and oxygen to tissue), and suffering from toxic shock (Bacterial Infection) due to the strep entering his blood stream. James' left arm and right leg was amputated to save his life. After spending nearly a year in the hospital, James finally came home on 2/23/2011. James continues his recovery and is slowly showing signs of improvement.
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