Who needs care: Caregiver needed for a patient with multiple disabilities including spastic cerebral palsy, spina bifida, a rare neuro-cognitive disorder, severe hormonal deficits, and secondary conditions related to these disabilities. This patient is a highly intelligent and very professional 70 year old senior who values his independence and privacy. He is a kind, gentle and independent adult with normal intelligence. He uses an electric wheelchair. He has difficulty in the mornings getting up and moving. His pain and spasticity makes it very difficult for him to diaper, feed, and dress himself. He's on a special diet and medication to help with his pain, spasticity and hormonal deficits.
Care & Services Needed:. Caregivers must be willing to assist with dog care, frequent diaper changes, catheterization, dressing, bathing, food preparation, feeding, housekeeping, laundry, and monitoring his functional level. There is no lifting. His care requires hands on support until his spasticity decreases which is managed with medication. He has a trained service dog who assists him with daily activities. Anyone applying MUST be comfortable with a friendly Golden Retriever and be willing to assist with his care including taking him for walks and clean up. If you do not like or are afraid of dogs, this will NOT be a good job match. This patient is emotionally and physically connected to his dog.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:This patient was badly hurt by a former caregiver. Caregivers must be very caring and gentle. He has a rare cognitive disorder that affects his functional ability for short periods of time. Caregivers MUST be willing to provide responsive childcare to an adult who has some of the physical and emotional needs of a young child even though he is independent. You must be kind, loving, & willing to connect with this patient.
Days & Hours Needed: Preferably 8AM - 12PM 2-3 days per week. Days and hours can be arranged around caregiver schedule but MUST be available in morning by 9:30AM. Additional hours are available as needed. Patient also needs caregiver 1 evening per week to help with shower/bath, diaper change and feeding from 7-10PM.
Pay: $15-$25 per hour depending on experience, background and interview.
Requirements: Must be able to follow written instructions, in person interview, and a questionnaire. ALL training is provided by the patient. NO nursing skills or training are required. The most important requirements are compassion, gentleness, kindness and the ability to provide responsive childcare when it is needed. Respect for his independence and privacy are essential. Additional questions and email support is provided by his nurse. This is NOT a difficult job.
Application Requirements: Applicants must respond by email. Applicants must complete an application, follow written instructions, and interview with this patient.
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