Seeking caregiver for 3 shifts a week assisting female with Parkinson’s in the Rancho Bernardo area.
Looking for shifts on Tuesday, Friday and Sunday from approximately 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Pay starting at $20 an hour.
Patient is 69 years old and has had PD for about 15 years and is needing more assistance now as she’s in a more advanced stage. Occasionally she may be able to do morning activities with simple assistance, but most days will require making sure she’s taken meds, bathroom assistance, and changing clothes to start the day. There are also days where she sleeps many hours, so these days would require attempting to wake to take medicines, and changing of briefs and hygiene pads while in bed, so experience in this area and/or some physical strength is helpful (patient is light at around 110 lbs).
Good days would include chatting, watching tv/music, coloring/puzzles/etc.
On days were she mostly sleeps, light housekeeping, tidying up or simple meal prep would be helpful.
Because this assignment will involve assisting with activities of daily living, prior caregiving experience is preferred, and prior experience with Parkinson’s and/or individuals fairly bed/wheelchair bound is helpful. Patient is friendly, has a sense of humor and likes the company of others.
I am the patient’s daughter and am involved with all the caring work and visit/help as often as I can (at least once or twice a week). She lives with her husband in Rancho Bernardo near Oaks North golf course, and he is usually around or near the house so you will not be leaving her alone when the shift is over, and he will be nearby if anything comes up.
If interested please respond with some information about yourself & past experience, current interest, availability, & any questions you may have, or to arrange a time to discuss on the phone. Thank you.
