Ideal candidate will be someone in nursing school or someone with a background in medicine who enjoys autonomy while providing crucial support for the elderly.
Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated Personal Assistant/Caregiver to provide support and assistance to my grandmother in need of personalized care. The ideal candidate will have experience in medication management, elder care, and rehabilitative care.
Duties:
- Assist clients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, and grooming mornings and some evenings.
- Driving to and from various doctor appointments
- Provide companionship and emotional support to client
- Perform light housekeeping tasks and meal preparation for the day
- Ensure client safety and well-being at all times
- Lift and transfer clients as needed
- Maintain documentation of care provided
Qualifications:
- Experience in nursing
- Valid driver’s license, insurance and working vehicle
-Ability to sort and administer medications, minor medical treatments (apply lidocaine patches, address muscle stiffness/soreness and guide rehabilitative exercise.
- Ability to perform heavy lifting and assist with mobility
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Compassionate and patient demeanor
- Certification in home care or related field is a plus
We look forward to meeting you.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $19.00 - $20.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- Morning shift
Work Location: In person