Vacancy caducado!
Reliable caregiver needed Friday, 5 PM – Monday, 5 PM, for 70-year-old cancer patient during chemo (through September) and while he recovers strength and balance from a long hospital stay. He enjoys reading/checking his email, listening to music (flamenco), and a home-cooked meal. He is good-natured, comfortable spending time with himself and is great company. He is fully lucid with no cognitive loss.
Duties include:
Cook healthy meals
Personal care/sanitation
Laundry and light housekeeping
Ensure medication is taken
Transfers to/from Boston for medical appointments
Assist with coordination of physical and occupational therapist visits
Assist with mobility exercises
Assist with feeding, dressing, bathing, etc.
Transfers from/to bed/wheelchair
Light errands including grocery shopping
Provide emotional support and socialization
Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency – page Doctor/ call 911
Requirements:
Committed to health and safety
Able to do housework and cooking
Well-organized and reliable
Excellent communication and people skills
Positive and compassionate attitude
Strong ethics
Physical stamina
Have a valid driver’s license
Clinical or in-home caregiving experience (preferred)
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certified (preferred)
VERY IMPORTANT - Please send an email telling us about yourself in detail (more than 1 sentence) – who you are, where you live, and your skills/experience. Please include:
Experience(resume)
References with email addresses and phone numbers
A contact number for you
Note: A background check (BCI) will be performed.
Compensation: $1,125/ bi-weekly
Vacancy caducado!