Does caring for 1 person in a stable, long term care position caring for a man with dementia needing prompting for daily life sound good to you? We are looking for someone to join our 24/7 team that enjoy helping my dad in his home. Duties include companionship, housekeeping, cooking, driving his car, giving meds, personal hygiene assistance and cuing. He does not require lifting. He is high functioning and is prompted/cued with all ADLs.
His great sense of humor and storytelling make his caregivers enjoy spending time with him. Keeping a safe, sanitary and welcoming home, keeping him mentally & physically active with companionship and prompting him are the main parts of the job. He still enjoys car rides. We need someone who likes dogs, our dogs stay occasionally.
We have a long term opening on our wonderful team for someone to be with dad on weekends. We regularly have shifts available Sat 11a-Sun 10a, Pay is $14-17.00/hour. We are looking for a stable weekend person to add to our drama free team. If you have specific questions, please contact us. Schedule is flexible on how many weekends per month and also can be flexible on the length of the shift.
We value those who care for Dad and have a good support system for our team. We would like someone with availability as a team to cover other shifts occasionally, but not essential. Fri 5:30-Sat 11a, Sun 10a-10p or even weekdays.
Qualifications
- Caregiving experience
- Ability to assist with ADLs and patient care
- Familiarity with working with individuals with dementia
- Knowledge of senior care practices
- Valid Driver's License (He wants to go for rides in the car.)
- Strong communication skills and compassion for elderly individuals
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $14.00 - $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
Application Question(s):
- Are you able to commute to the 54232 zip code for this job?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person