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We are seeking a female to work as a full-time, live-in caregiver for our aunt in our beautiful home in the Spanish Springs area of Sparks. Compensation will be based upon experience and references. The caregiver will have her own bedroom and bathroom overlooking a beautiful backyard area. She also will have off one day per week (a weekday) of her choosing for her own personal running errands, doctor's appointments, etc. Our aunt can feed and dress herself, but does need assistance with showers, taking her medications and doing her daily exercises.
Requirements:
Experience with elderly care giving (dementia care experience is a plus)
Must be able to pass a Federal and State background check
CPR/First Aid
Clean driving record
Clean TB test
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English
Duties:
Personal hygiene
Giving daily medications (pills only - no shots)
Dressing/Grooming
Daily walking and other physical therapy exercises (as prescribed by physical and/or occupational therapist)
Prepare meals and snacks.
Driving to doctor's, haircut, manicure/pedicure and other appointments (not more than once or twice per week)
Grocery shopping
Light errands
Companionship
Perform homemaking activities which include but are not limited to: vacuuming, dusting, sweeping or mopping floors; doing dishes; changing bed linens; doing laundry; cleaning bathrooms; assistance with feeding and cleaning up after animals; walking dog.
We will perform a full background check, so please do not apply if you have any issues in your past. Thank you, and we look forward to meeting you.
