We are looking for a caregiver for our mother in the Smithtown area of western Suffolk County. She is a sweet & amicable lady who is relatively easy to take care of.
Due to a stroke, she is non-ambulatory, but can communicate & sleeps through the night. She has some forgetfulness.
She needs daily help with:
Bathing
Toileting & hygiene
Bed-to-wheelchair transfer (via our Hoyer lift)
Food assembly
Taking medication
In addition, you'll need to assist her with:
Companionship. Be with her. Talk with her.
Food preparation (as time permits)
Light housekeeping (keeping kitchen clean, occasionally vacuuming her area)
Washing dishes
Laundry
Changing linens
Moving her within the home's first floor via wheelchair
Requirements:
The ability to communicate in English
Work authorization (current visa, green card, or USA citizenship)
Non-smoker, non-drug user
You would start as private-paid and transition to Medicaid CDPAP
At least 6 months experience as a caregiver here in the USA
References
Terms:
Stay at her house for 1-2 days AND nights per week
Work 1-2 days per week, 13 hours per day
Paid at least $19 per hour
Room & board included while at house
To Apply:
Send text via phone, briefly stating your town/state, USA work status, and certificate status (PCA, HHA, etc).
