Occasional Caregiver

Helpr•Pasadena, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

A lovely family near South Arroyo is seeking an occasional caregiver for their 69-year-old mother to start as soon as possible. Backup care is needed 1-4 times per month on any day between Monday-Saturday between the hours of 7 am-5 pm, typically for 4 hours at a time. The client resides at an assisted living facility in Pasadena. The client is diabetic, has a history of a stroke, and may be forgetful at times. She uses a 4lb. cane when walking, and a wheelchair for longer distances which can fit into a standard-sized trunk. She wears adult Depends and may require under the arm assistance when standing up (client weighs ~150 lbs). She has a history of seizures and the caregiver will need to assist with checking her insulin levels + sugar should this occur (wears a continuous glucose monitor). The client can administer insulin independently, but it will be helpful if the provider can indicate the right dosage. She has a visual impairment and cannot use her left arm fully as it’s very weak due to her previous stroke. The family can provide at least a week’s notice prior to when backup care is needed. Those applying do not need to be available for all of the family's requests, but should understand that there are no guaranteed weekly hours for this position. Start date: Immediate Length of position: 3 months, possibility to extend.

Requirements

2 years of paid professional caregiving experience
Legally authorized to work in the U.S.
CPR certified or willing to become certified
Ability to provide 2 care-related references from a professional setting
Able to successfully clear a background and social media screening
Valid driver’s license, clean driving record & valid auto insurance
Reliable vehicle to transport client
Must speak fluent English

Responsibilities

Assisting client with getting in/out of vehicle
Attending doctor’s appointments with the client (in Pasadena) + taking notes to share with the family (will need to meet the client at the appointment)
Assisting client with taking/monitoring the client's sugar
Driving client to doctor’s appointments (outside of Pasadena) along with other outings; furthest distance ~20 miles (provider will need to pick up the client from the assisted living center in Pasadena and transport them to their appointment)
Engaging with the client with various activities; coloring, puzzles, etc.
Lifting assistance as needed
Medication reminders (active list of medications will be provided by the hiring family)