I am seeking a FEMALE home health aide/caregiver for my mother. I want to hire one person who can commit to 30-40 hours of work divided over 5-7 days each week. Ideally, the shifts would start between 6 and 7 am and last between 4-8 hours, with the exception of one day a week being 12 hours. Specific schedule is flexible and open to discussion.
This would need to be a good fit for both the caregiver and my mother, so we would likely start the candidate working part-time a few shifts per week at $20/hr. Once things are determined to be a good fit, we would move to a full-time arrangement and pay $22+/hr.
My mother is 73 years old and approximately 95lbs. She is diagnosed with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (“PSP”), so she struggles to walk, eat, and talk. She is a high-fall risk and needs to use a walker or wheelchair to get around. Her thinking, memory, and ability to emotionally regulate herself are also impaired.
My father lives in the home with my mother and is the primary caregiver for her. The person we are looking to hire is needed to essentially give him a chance to rest; however, my father would be available for training and support as needed. He would also manage most of the meal preparation and all the groceries/errands.
Rate:
- $20 - $25/hr
Requirements:
- Experience with adult/senior care preferred
- Ability to reliably commute to the location
- Willingness to compete a background check and/or provide a reference
- Ability to occasionally drive my mother to medical appointments; if driving your own vehicle, costs would be reimbursed.
Responsibilities:
- Light housekeeping, including laundry, meal preparation, showers, toileting, dressing, grooming, oral care, escorting, transferring, medication or appointment reminders, or any other Activities of Daily Living according to my mother’s needs
If you are interested in the position, please respond with a little about yourself and the best way to reach you.
Thanks