Job Description
Caregiver - Part-time
Hands-on Care Needed for My Mother
Christian family located on Whitneyville Road near 84th Street, five minutes from Caledonia center, needs a part-time senior caregiver. Ideal for someone seeking experience in the healthcare industry or a student in the field.
Mom has paralysis on right side after a stroke. Can stand with help. Desires to walk again. Progress with PT. Swallowing affected, but improving. Speaks & thinks clearly.
Needed: transfers from bed/couch to toilet/shower, showering (with someone to help you), dental hygiene, dressing, cutting food for meals, providing drinks for optimal fluid intake, PT exercise of right arm and leg, folding clean towels and clothes, light housekeeping. Caregiver must be comfortable taking patient to the bathroom – patient needs one arm/hand for support. Mom is 5ft 2 inches, 130 lbs. Caregiver must be strong enough to transfer patient with the Etac turner or walker.
Mom is a lifelong Christian, open about faith in a loving way. She loves to laugh, but can be fearful of pain.
Hourly rate is $18 per hour, paid via Paychex as required by law. Lunch included. There may be some downtime with the job while mom is sleeping and if other work is done.
Hours are 8am to 5pm, Monday – Wednesday. Open to someone interested in all days or one day. Also open to someone interested in being backup/or fill in Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm, or half days.
Please contact us with the email provided. Thank you!