I am a thirty four year old woman with a physical disability. I use a power wheelchair. I have a cool adapted minivan with an automatic ramp. There is slight lifting as I need help with transfers but not anything too personal or too icky.
I had a wonderful caregiver but unfortunately she is out on medical leave. I am looking for a person that can work a 25 hours work straight through shift, paid for sleeping over. I have a really cute cozy house located on the outskirts of Fort Bragg, in a very nice and safe neighborhood with redwood trees, a deck and yard. I have a great team of people that assistant me. The shift I need to be filled is described below:
1. Fridays- 5pm to Saturday at 6pm. Every Friday of the month.
Total 25 hours (8 hr. paid for sleeping at my house)
(because of variable hourly rates)
Gross pay per shift: $668. not net. Gross.
(Once you are hired I may offer you back up shifts when other people can’t make it for their regular shift, if it works out well and is good for your schedule. TBD.)
You have own your really nice bedroom and private bathroom so it’s really comfortable to sleep over. This could be an ideal situation for someone who wishes to work these hours in a row because it is equal to working three days in a 8 hr a day setting. It’s also a meaningful job providing support and freedom for me.
I’m very independent and can do a lot myself. There’s slight lifting involved as I can bare weight, stand and take steps but just need a hand with balancing, assistance to transfer which is holding my hand until I sit or reach a grab bar. I don't have any medical complications. And no I don't wear diapers (hey, I've been asked). I do some of my personal care too. But I can’t cook! Not at all. I just got a Quick Pot and I can’t wait to try it out. I like to read my horoscope every morning. It’s amazing how right it can be! I love taking walks with my dog, (you must love dogs) going to the movies, oh and I pay your ticket so that’s a nice little benefit. I like going on day trips, I really like to be out and about, going out to dinner, spending time with friends, going out to live music, and online shopping when I’m bored. I don’t always buy stuff though. I have a newer mini van that has a ramp and is super easy to drive. I also enjoy watching movies and interesting you tubes. So it’s a personality fit really. I’m a bit of a sensitive and I guess a liberal spiritual type person. One of my goals is I’d really like to keep a bonsai tree alive for once. I’m pretty low key to live with.
When you reply we can send photos and a file with a list of the job duties, which are pretty simple and basic stuff. On the lighter side of caregiving; attentive companionship, driving, light cleaning, light cooking, etc.
I have a Bernese mountain dog who is two years old going on 6 months puppy. He travels well in the car and is trained for basic commands. So you should like dogs.
Below is written from my Manager:
Please inquire and include information about yourself, contact information, current living/job situation, resume if you have one, why you are a good candidate for the job etc. - and only if you meet all the criteria listed below. We will respond with more details on the salary, house, and job duties once you do so. We are currently accepting applications and looking for that right personality fit.
We offer minimum benefits including mileage reimbursement to and from your house (.58 cents per mile, if local) We provide 5 days of paid sick pay per year. We are open to hiring from inland Mendocino county because of the longer shifts available of this job. You can enjoy spending time on the coast!
1. She is looking for someone who is easy going, enjoys being domestic, is reliable, emotionally stable, positive outlook on life, reliable, very patient, and please a sense of humor is a must! This position is about the right personality fit and fit in with her social activities. Ample training, support and back up personal will be provided.
2. Pass a thorough criminal, background, credit and drug test. Expect to pass a live screen and have a negative TB test. You will be required to receive CPR/first aide certificate. We can provide an online course.
3. Have an excellent driving record, a reliable car and current insurance. (Although you will be driving her car when she is there.)
4. Provide references, complete past job experience.
5. Her preference (not a requirement to be clear) perfectly legal to do so as it’s a caregiving position, is for a female, in good health, good stamina.
6. Enjoy dogs, since she has a large lovable Bernese mountain dog. He is two years old and still a its like a puppy. Her travels well in the van.
7. She has no medical complications, there is no lifting involved but she does use a power wheelchair, needing minimal care and transfer assistance as she stand.
8. We prefer someone with caregiving experience. However, you may have experience in your personal life caregiving, but not professionally and that is acceptable.
Thank you for your interest! Hope to talk to you soon!
