Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) for in-home, day-time and overnight care of my parents who are 82 and 86. Currently I have one overnight to fill: Sunday nights from 4:00 p.m. Sunday – Monday at 7:30 a.m In addition, there are several short afternoon shifts available during the week and the possibility of filling-in for other shifts. Your flexible schedule would work well with this position.
My father had a stroke and is in a wheelchair. His right side is paralyzed. His needs include assistance with toileting (he is incontinent), meals and clean-up, staying hydrated, blood pressure checks, medication dispensing, and putting on the next movie for him to watch. It also requires patience with his moods that range from confusion and anxiety to calm and grateful. My mother is suffering from dementia. She needs assist with showers, toileting, meals, and general direction.
The ideal candidate will be experienced with providing in-home care, mature, patient, reliable, confident, non-smoking, non-drug using, possess LOTS of common sense and know how to employ effective negotiation strategies. My father depends on things being routine and relatively quiet. My mother seeks reassurance and is most comfortable at home. Neither has hearing problems and both prefer low, calm voices.
This job can be busy but also has plenty of down time watching movies with them as well. This is not a position for sensitive personalities or someone who gets easily agitated. Your excellent communication skills, and experience with dementia patients, will be highly valued.
Important - CNA certification, experience with administering medication, toileting and transferring is absolutely required. Assisting with showering and dressing will be expected. Dementia certification and experience is a big plus. Lifting and stabilizing another human in the bathroom and in and out of bed is required.
We are a dedicated team of two full-time caregivers, two part-time caregivers and three adult children who work together every day to manage and maintain a safe, stable, clean and secure environment for our parents. This is an authentic, respectful and collaborative environment.
Responsibilities –
1. Routinely toilets patient with semi-paraplegia
2. Assist patients with showering, dressing, getting in and out of bed
3. Provide nutritious snacks and meals and assist with feeding when needed
4. Maintain a clean living space for patients
5. Be dependable and communicative with other caregivers and the family
If you are interested in joining our team, please contact me and describe your experience, certifications, provide references and contact information.
Training is mandatory and paid at 1/2 wage rate. Starting wage will be reviewed in 3 months time.
Living in or near to Vancouver is ideal for this position. Portland/Vancouver traffic can be difficult.
