In need of private duty home health care - companion - aide (Sarasota)

In need of private duty home health care - companion - aide (Sarasota)

21 Jun 2024
Florida, Sarasota-bradenton 00000 Sarasota-bradenton USA

In need of private duty home health care - companion - aide (Sarasota)

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We are searching for a long term/permanent and full time female home health aide/caregiver for an adult female with neurological impairment who has difficulties with walking, motor skills, and speaking. She needs assistance with all daily activities including bathing, toileting, dressing, walking, eating, errands, shopping, and light meal prep/housekeeping. She also requires transportation to doctor visits and therapy. She currently receives outpatient OT/PT/ST and there are numerous in home activities that are done to supplement and support her therapy at home. Therefore, it is imperative that her caregiver be abundantly kind and patient, and be willing to perform these activities (games, reading, speaking, movement/coordination exercises). She is fairly mobile but requires assistance with all physical activities, so her caregiver must be physically able to help with sitting up and down, getting in and out of bed, walking, getting in and out of the shower, etc. She also has a cat, so youll need to be pet friendly and willing to feed and clean a litterbox at times.

Initially you will shadow and train in her care under the supervision of her current caregivers (parents). We would like to be able to leave her for an overnight on a rare occasion (she sleeps soundly through the night). We have a bedroom for the caregivers use if you ever wish to stay overnight on your work days, but living in is not a requirement. At this time, wed like a Monday through Friday schedule.

We are looking for someone who will become her sidekick and part of our family and possibly travel with us in the future. Must be drug free and non-smoker, with your own car and a clean driving record, and must be willing to provide references.

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