I am looking for a personal care attendant. I am 29 years old and have a neuromuscular disability called spinal muscular atrophy. I use a power wheelchair full-time and a Hoyer lift for transfers.
I am looking for help with my day-to-day activities:
- Fixing meals
- Laundry, dishes, light cleaning/organizing
- Errands—grocery store, pharmacy, etc.
- Help with bedpan use and urostomy care
- Getting dressed, washing hair, bed baths
- Positioning and turning in bed, setup of overnight ventilator
- Medication assistance
- Also, when I get sick, this turns into a much more "medical" job (e.g., more machines, extra meds, more turning throughout the night, etc.)
I am moving to Humboldt County (exact location TBD) in August, and the position will be open as of then (exact start date TBD). I have 24-hour care and am looking to fill shifts throughout the week and weekend, so there are part-time and full-time positions available. The shifts are overnight and generally begin and end at noon. However, the hours are reasonably flexible, and I can work with your schedule. There will also be chances to cover for or swap with other people on my team. So, if you are someone who can be available to come in and substitute on relatively short notice, that would be great.
I spend most of my time at home. Because of this, there is a lot of downtime. While you are here you will have plenty of time and space to study, read, etc. There will be things for you to do, like the aforementioned chores and small errands, but for the most part you are here so that if I need someone, I can count on you.
This job will be paid through In-Home Supportive Services in Humboldt County. You will have to pass a Live Scan and prove you are eligible to work in CA. I will sign your timesheets, they will pay you. It will be great for your resume, references, etc.
IHSS pays $18/hr. (with pay rate increases every January), which is good for someone who would like the experience and the flexibility.
I have 15 years of experience hiring, training, and working with my attendants. I am looking for responsible, careful, reliable people who respect our home and privacy.
Requirements:
- Comfortable with personal care and bodily functions
- No lifting necessary, but decent upper-body strength is helpful
- Prompt and reliable (occasionally swapping shifts with other attendants is fine, but preferably rare if unavoidable)
- Good listener; must be able to follow directions
- Detail-oriented, quick learner
- Strong communication skills
- Fluent in English
- Social Security # or work permit
- Must pass Live Scan fingerprint background check (or already be enrolled with IHSS)
- Any gender
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- COVID-19 vaccinated
- No pet allergies (we have a dog!)
- No experience necessary!
If you feel like this may be the position for you, send me a note about yourself, along with your resume, and we can set up a Zoom interview. I am really looking forward to meeting you!