We are looking for a reliable, proactive, kind-hearted caregiverfor an in-home position near Old Auburn Road in Citrus Heights. The pay is $120 per shift (from 7:30 pm to 4:30 am). Thejob would be Tuesday and Wednesday nights.
The employer is a friendly, courteous quadriplegic man in his 40s (C5/C6 spinal cord injury) who needs help with getting ready for bed.In this position, you could expect to actively work from 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm (3 hours), assisting him with exercise, range of motion, oral care, transfers, and bowel program. You would wake up around 2 am for 10 minutes to turn him to avoid bedsores. If you wanted to continue to sleep after 4:30, you are encouraged to do so.
Duties include these tasks:
- Stretching/range of motion
- Transferringfrom wheelchair to bed (employer weighs 170 lbs and has equipment to assist with transfers)
- Assisting with personal hygiene
- Conducting the bowel program
- Remaining available to wake up and help during sleep hours.
The qualified candidate is calm and patient in working with others and accepts direction gracefully. No smoking is allowed. Employment starts immediately. References will be requested.