$100-125 a night
Schedule:
7pm-12Midnight
Client Details:
82-year-old African American male. He had a stroke, and his right arm and leg have not recovered yet. He has ability in his left arm and left leg. He's not able to speak. He's married with children and grandchildren who visit often. He will be cared for in his home in Silver Spring, MD near the White Oak area/Springbrook High School area. He eats a liquid diet through a feeding tube syringe. He needs to diaper changing and medicine crushed and given by feeding tube.
If you are hired, your main point of contact will be myself; I'm the daughter. My father in particular requires 24-hour care, so there will be other caregivers working the shifts you are not working.
Responsibilities During 4-hour shift:
1. Check diaper at least every hour, Change diaper as needed
2. Feed meal replacement formula and water to patient through G-tube
3. Conduct range of motion exercises
4. Adjust patient position in bed at least every 2 hours or twice per shift
5. Using the tv and/or stereo to play music for patients
Requirements:
Patient is bed-bound and cannot move themself, so caretaker must be able to lift patient enough to change diaper
Preferred certifications (not required): HHA, PCT, or CNA License in Maryland, Geriatric specific experience or education preferred or completion of a Valid Patient Care Technician Training Program
Must have reliable transportation
Speak and write in English
Must be OK with cats, we have one friendly cat
Must be OK with young children, there are two young children in the house (11 and 9 years old)
Apply:
Please send your resume to the email address listed in this ad.
