Two long term caregivers needed for elderly couple in Sapphire Shores neighborhood in Sarasota (near Ringling Museum/Airport).
One F/T (Mon -Fri 8 am to 4 pm)
One P/T (Sat - Sun 8 am to 4 pm)
Husband is 87 - 6' tall and 190 lbs. Wife is 76, 5'2 and 115 lbs.
Duties include light housekeeping (prepare meals, do laundry, wash dishes) and assisting couple with bathing and getting to bathroom. Both are able to walk with walkers and supervision. Husband has slight cognitive difficulty. Wife has oxygen generator. No medical treatment or supervision is required, aside from verifying that prescriptions are taken. Kindness, politeness, confidentiality and trustworthiness are essential. Regular communication with wife's son about the status of care will be required.
Preference will be given to experienced caregivers, military veterans and to applicants with CNT or EMT training.
A thorough background check will be required - applicants with a history of theft, DUI, drug use, fraud or violence will not be considered and need not apply. References and recent work history are necessary and will be verified.
No smokers or vape users will be considered.
Reliable transportation and valid driver's license required, but caregivers will not be required to transport anyone or drive while on duty.
Pay is $18/hr - paid weekly on a 1099 basis. $500 bonus after 60 days. Potential raise to $20/hr after 90 days for good service.
