Live-In Caregiver
About The Position
An urgent live-in caregiving role providing around-the-clock support to Betty Jacobs in her home in Canton, Massachusetts. The client is receiving hospice-related care and needs comprehensive assistance with daily living activities, companionship, comfort, and supervision. The caregiver should be comfortable supporting someone experiencing weakness, fatigue, reduced appetite, and declining energy, while maintaining the client’s dignity, comfort, and safety. The client uses oxygen and has MOLST/hospice status. Care is provided in coordination with the family and Amedisys / Beacon Hospice. Caregiver availability for the live-in arrangement must be confirmed, including sleeping arrangements, breaks, and overnight coverage.
Requirements
- Must speak and understand English.
- Must be compassionate, patient, dependable, and attentive.
- Must be comfortable assisting clients with extensive daily care needs.
- Caregiver availability for the live-in arrangement must be confirmed, including sleeping arrangements, breaks, and overnight coverage.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in live-in caregiving, hospice, or personal care.
- Experience supporting clients using supplemental oxygen.
- Ability to communicate effectively with family members and the hospice team.
Responsibilities
- Assist with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and personal hygiene.
- Provide companionship, emotional support, and reassurance.
- Assist with mobility, positioning, and transfers as appropriate.
- Monitor the client’s general comfort and report changes in condition to the family and hospice care team.
- Assist and supervise the client’s oxygen use according to established medical instructions.
- Provide meal and hydration assistance as tolerated, in accordance with the client’s appetite and care plan.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable home environment.
- Coordinate with family members and the hospice care team as needed.
- Follow hospice care instructions and respect the client’s comfort-focused care preferences.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
