We are Looking for a caregiver in the Howard City area to care for our 95 year old mom with dementia and needs help with daily routines, including meal prep, social activities, shopping, medication reminders, cleaning, companionship, and driving to appointments. This would include and helping her with all daily living skills. She is ambulatory, but has a difficult time getting dressed and taking care of herself . She is also just delightful, in good health, and spends most of her day working on artwork and coloring. We are Looking for someone with at least 10 years of experience working with older people who is reliable, friendly, and engaging. Working with memory issues a plus. Hours would be Sunday morning and staying until Monday at 6 PM and then Wednesday at 5pm until Thursday at 6 PM. This includes to 2 sleepovers per week, but she generally sleeps all night. You are there just in case she gets up, which is rare. Please contact me for more information.
Responsibilities
- Help take prescribed medication
- Assist with ambulation and mobility around the house or outside (doctor’s appointments, walks, etc.)
- Assist with personal care and hygiene such as dressing and showers
- Help with walking activities
- Plan and prepare meals
- Perform light housekeeping duties
- Be a pleasant and supportive companion
- Report any unusual incidents
- Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency
Skills
- at least 10 years Proven experience as a caregiver
- Enjoy working with dementia patients and their challenges and beauty.
- RELIABLE!
- Excellent knowledge of emergency response and first aid (CPR)
- Knowledge of housekeeping activities and cooking.
- Willingness to adhere to health and safety standards
- Respectful and compassionate
- Good time management skills
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong ethics
- Physical endurance
- High school diploma or equivalent
Pay: $800.00 per week
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
- Overnight Shift (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Howard City, MI 49329 (Required)
Work Location: In person
