Personal Caregiver
About The Position
We are seeking a compassionate personal caregiver to assist a disabled young resident in his home. The resident has slightly impaired speech but can communicate his needs. He is partially paralyzed on his left side and walks independently with a limp. He has an emotional support dog, which he cares for himself. The position provides monitoring and assistance with daily activities, household tasks, medication adherence, meals, and communication with the resident’s family. Optional occasional transportation may be provided for social or medical appointments. The schedule is primarily during daytime hours, three days per week for two hours per day, with flexible hours.
Requirements
- Previous caregiving experience is preferred.
- Experience with traumatic brain injury patients is preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Previous caregiving experience.
- Experience with traumatic brain injury patients.
Responsibilities
- Prompt the resident to attend to personal care and assist as needed when he gets in the shower.
- Change bed linens weekly.
- Assist with laundry.
- Perform light housekeeping in the bedroom and bathroom.
- Monitor whether the resident is taking his medication.
- Engage the resident in conversation.
- Assist with meal preparation.
- Occasionally assist with walking the resident’s emotional support dog.
- Communicate regularly with the resident’s family regarding changes in his status.
- Optionally provide occasional transportation for social or medical appointments.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
