Seeking substitute caregiver from:
-Thursday 7/31 at 8 AM until Saturday 8/2 at 9 PM
-$140 per Day for 3 Days = $420
1 DAY OF PAID TRAINING will be provided, prior to the regular caregiver departing on vacation. Training will start on:
-Thursday 7/31 at 8 AM
The substitute caregiver is needed to care for a 60 year-old paralyzed man, while his regular caregiver is on vacation.
IMPORTANT:
Please note that although this job is labeled as "Full-Time" – if you're an experienced caregiver, then there will be a LOT of downtime. However, you would need to assist the patient whenever needed.
If you meet the requirements and want to be considered for the position, please respond with a brief description of your work experience (and resume if available).
HIRING REQUIREMENTS:
-phone interview
-short in-person talk OR short Zoom call to about the duties of the job. If you can do an in-person interview, you will be shown the patient's condo with your own room.
OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Patient is a 205 pound, 6 foot tall paralyzed male. The substitute caregiver must be strong enough to move the patient from one side of the bed to the other, in order to prevent pressure sores on the patient's skin. I've had many caregivers who were only a fraction of my weight, and they were able to easily move me from one side of the bed to the other – as long as they used correct nursing methods.
During the day, the patient needs to be turned approximately 2-4 times. Overnight, the patient usually sleeps all night with no rotations.
Patient has a quiet and easy-going personality.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide full-time, live-in caregiving.
A Registered Nurse (RN) will visit 3 times per week to manage medications and some toileting.
The caregiver must be strong enough and able to turn the patient in bed in order to to prevent the patient from getting pressure sores.
The patient has an ostomy for urine. The urine drains into a 2 liter (2L) bag on the side of the bed. You must empty this bag at least 2-3 times a day.
A Registered Nurse (RN) usually changes the patient's urinary ostomy appliance. However, you must be able to change the ostomy appliance by yourself if needed. You will be trained on how to do this. The patient can also help provide some limited instructions to you on how to do this.
The patient eats about 2-3 times per day and occasionally 1-2 snacks. The foods are in the refrigerator, freezer, or kitchen cabinets. If needed, the foods can be easily microwaved.
BENEFITS:
-pay is $140 per day
-MUCH free time!
-your own private bedroom with large TV, walk-in closet, and bathroom
-Access to entire home (kitchen, dining room, laundry, etc.). You must provide your own meals. There are numerous grocery stores, fast food places, and restaurants nearby.
-Ideally, the new caregiver would be a homebody but would still have the freedom to occasionally go out, as long as sufficient advance notice is given to the patient.
-The Ashburn metro station (on the Silver line) is approximately 10-15 minutes away from the patient's condo.
REQUIREMENTS:
-Must provide proof of Covid 19 vaccination(s).
-Must pass a criminal background check (at the patient's expense).
-Must provide at least 1 work reference.
If you meet the requirements and want to be considered for the position, please respond with a brief background of your work experience (and resume if available).