Female caregiver needed to assist disabled mother with daily needs, including physical care, emotional support, and financial management.
Physical care
Personal care: Help with bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting
Mobility assistance: Help with getting in and out of bed, moving around, and using mobility devices
Medication: Administer oral and topical medications as prescribed by a doctor
Nutrition: Prepare and serve nutritious meals, and help with eating
Hygiene: Help with brushing teeth, washing, and changing clothes
Emotional support
Companionship: Provide a nurturing environment and build meaningful relationships
Light conversation: Engage in conversation and reading to support emotional wellbeing
Encourage physical activity: Encourage physical activity where possible
Financial management
Balance a checkbook: Help manage personal finances, including balancing a checkbook and paying bills
Apply for benefits: Assist with applying for government benefits that the person may be eligible for
Review health insurance: Review health insurance paperwork, billing statements, and doctor's orders
Transportation
Find transportation: Help find or provide transportation services for errands, doctor appointments, and other activities
Other responsibilities: Housekeeping, Managing incontinence, Running errands, and Communicating with medical staff.