Hello! I am a woman who uses a wheelchair full-time, as well as a g-tube (a feeding tube in my stomach) and breathing machine, due to muscular dystrophy. I'm working on becoming fully independent and need a weekend long-term caregiver(s) for the night shift as well as per diem, fill-in caregivers for all shifts. Please see further details below regarding shifts, duties, etc. below. I prefer it if my caregiver already has experience with at least some of the listed duties, but I am also definitely open to training you on anything you lack experience with. Great opportunity for those looking for a job or further experience in the healthcare field. Ideal for students or new graduates of CNA and LVN (or even RT) programs! Excellent job security since my disability and need for caregivers is permanent. If interested in applying, please reply to this ad with your resume or a basic outline of your recent work history. Feel free also to reach out with any questions as well. You can email me or call/text me at (209) 227-0037 (my GoogleVoice number). Looking forward to hearing from you!
Night shifts:
Friday-Saturday: 10:30 PM - 6:30 AM
Saturday-Sunday: 10:30 PM - 6:30 AM
Note: Sunday-Monday may also be an option instead of the Friday-Saturday shift if you are unavailable then
Per diem, fill-in shifts, preferred times (Shorter shifts available if interested. Just let me know your availability.):
6:30 AM - 2:30 PM
2:30 PM-10:30 PM
10:30 PM - 6:30 AM
Pay:
$18.00-$18.50
Note: If you are an LVN, you can apply through an agency I am a client of and get higher pay
Duties:
Preparing and administering medications (through the g-tube)
Keeping up with medication and supply inventory
Setting up and running my g-tube food
Assistance with personal care, ADLs
Range of motion exercises
Body lifting (around 65 lbs) and repositioning (though I am also working on being able to comfortably use a patient lift when at home)
Some domestic/household tasks
Changing tubing on breathing machines and cleaning/replacing filters
Night shift: getting me set up with my ventilator (turning it on and positioning the mask on my nose), helping me get comfortable in bed, responding when I call and helping with any repositioning, responding to any alarms
For all fill-in shifts except night shift: Driving me in my accessible vehicle, securing my wheelchair down using the wheelchair tie-down straps
Requirements:
Able to pass a background check
Knowledge of or ability to learn good body mechanics for lifting
Compassion and patience
Good driving record and comfortable driving larger vehicles (does not apply to night shift)
Preferred:
Already registered with IHSS (In-Home Supportive Services. This is the program you would be hired through unless an LVN.)
Experience with caregiving
Medical background
Experience with ventilators, bi-paps, or c-paps
Experience with g-tubes or similar devices
For night shift applicants: available to fill in as a backup caregiver occasionally on other nights or shifts
Experience driving vans or other larger vehicles (does not apply to night shift)
What the Job Offers:
1-to-1 patient-caregiver ratio
Most days are relaxed-paced
Patient and amiable patient/boss