Hi, I'm a 38-year-old ALS patient who needs a caregiver and assistant 4 days a week. I've lost movement in both of my arms; my legs are strong but stiff so I can walk short distances with assistance; and my speech and swallowing muscles are also weakened so I receive most of my meals through a feeding tube. I need someone who can help with daily grooming as well as an assistant who can make calls on my behalf or help me run errands. Finally, I still love to travel, and I do so with the help of my caregivers. (After we've spent some time together.) We've traveled to Chile, Argentina, Spain, Ireland, Iceland, Mexico, and Amsterdam in the past. Salary and expenses are paid to accompany me on trips, if that interests you.
Job responsibilities:
- Bathe, feed, dress, and provide general assistance to patient.
- General maintenance and light cleaning around the house, e.g. laundry, cleaning bathroom, dishes, watering plants, etc.
- Driving patient to appointments and running errands
- Must be detail-oriented and able to organize medications, clothes, and other belongings
- Job includes accompanying patient on trips, including overseas travel
Requirements:
- Prior work experience as a caregiver is required, nursing home experience is prefered
- Must be OK with cannabis use and cannabis smoke.
- Must be physically able to lift heavy objects, 88 lb. patient, without trouble.
Job Type: Part-time, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, shift time 12 pm - 5 pm
Salary: $18.00 /hour