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We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Home Health Companion (live-in or daily) to provide personalized care and support for our parents. We (their 2 daughters) both live out of state. This caregiver will assist them with their daily activities, promote their overall well-being, and ensure their safety. The ideal candidate should have experience working with the elderly population (both post-surgical and cognitive decline), with a genuine passion for helping others, possess excellent communication skills, and be able to handle any challenging situations with empathy and patience. You must have a clean driver's license and excellent command of the English language, written and verbal. Non-smokers only. If you are a nursing or other healthcare professional or student even better. There are no pets in the house. (No dogs or babies, sorry.)
Our mother is 5 months post-emergency open-heart surgery and doing quite well now. She is able to drive. Our father has moderate Dementia but can take care of his bodily functions and dresses himself with occasional incidents. He can be quite mean to those wanting to help him, but not violent. They mostly need help with meals, exercise, and medication management. The ideal candidate is familiar with and has decent experience with Dementia and the symptoms that accompany it. Their home is one 1 mile off the Taconic Parkway. We can Instacart groceries and such to the house as needed.
Responsibilities include:
Provide Personal Care: Assist our parents with personal hygiene tasks and ensure their comfort and dignity. Our mother needs slight assistance in the shower with balance and our father bathes and dresses himself. Neither needs help in the bathroom.
Medication Reminders: Ensure they take medications and supplements as prescribed daily.
Daily Living Assistance: Support them in performing daily activities such as meal preparation, eating, mobility, and exercise routines. They are both walking but with care.
Companionship: Accompany parents to appointments and provide companionship.
Safety and Mobility: Ensure a safe environment for them by implementing appropriate safety measures and assisting with their walkers.
Light Housekeeping: Assist with light housekeeping duties such as tidying up living areas, doing laundry, and maintaining a clean and organized environment. A housecleaner comes 2x/month for deeper cleaning.
Meal Planning and Preparation: Plan and prepare nutritious meals for them.
Documentation and Records: Maintain basic weekly records of their care, including activities, vital signs, medications, and any incidents or changes in condition.
Collaboration: Communicate effectively with us (their 2 daughters), healthcare professionals, and other members of the care team to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care.
$22/hour Monday - Friday 11am-5pm as needed. Sat/Sun 12-4pm approx. 30-40 hrs/week. Or a live-in monthly wage that includes room and board. Venmo/Paypal. There is some flexibility with timing as their needs are less at certain times.
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