We are looking for a competent & experienced Caregiver to care for our severely disabled adult daughter in a professional & compassionate manner. We are looking for coverage 98 hrs./week (6 am – 8 pm, 7 days/week). We are open to hiring more than 1 person and splitting shifts. The location is in Fairfax City, VA.
The ideal candidate will be patient, friendly, reliable & have excellent communication skills. The client is a non-verbal 30 year old female with spastic quadriplegia cerebral palsy, epilepsy and special dietary requirements.
Pay is set at $17.97/hour, and there are no benefits provided.
Responsibilities
Provide assistance with all requirements of daily living, as shown below
Ensure clients take prescribed medication
Assist clients with frequent repositioning of body
Transfer client from floor to wheelchair, prone stander or shower chair, using Hoyer lift
Transport/accompany client to medical appts.
Change adult diaper roughly every two hours
Assist clients with personal care/hygiene needs, such as bathing, dressing, brushing teeth
Assist client by preparing and feeding pureed meals, as well as frequent liquids for hydration
Read books to or prepare movies for client
Follow established protocol for seizures and choking
Requirements and skills
Must be at least 18 years of age
Have a valid driver's license with a registered/insured vehicle
Ability to pass a background check
CPR/first aid certified
Ability to adhere to health and safety standards
Physical endurance; must be able to reposition and at times lift a 145 pound adult female1
To be considered for this opening, please submit the following by e-mail:
1 page statement detailing a) why you are a good candidate for this position and b) your experience with the responsibilities listed above, with particular emphasis on non-verbal, quadriplegic and epileptic clients
resume/job history
copies of any relevant certificates
3 references