Private Caregiver Needed in Opelika, AL
5 hours/week
Opelika, AL
9/23/2025
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I need a hands-on care provider with Alzheimer's / Dementia experience for my wife, age 77. I am looking for Respite Care starting with one day a week. My wife is fairly independent, but needs assistance dressing, and occasionally in the bathroom. Assistance with medication may be needed - basically giving her the prescribed pills to take.. Please be willing to do light housekeeping, and prepare lunch.. Some help may be needed with bathing, on occasion. We're looking for someone to provide companionship while I am away from the house running errands, going to appointments, etc.. Preferences for a caregiver who is a non-smoker and comfortable with our Golden Retriever..
Requirements
Care Needs
- Bathing
- Dressing & Grooming
- Toileting
- Companionship
- Meal Prep
- Housekeeping
- Medication Reminders
- Exercise
Compensation
- $14.00 - $20.00/hr (Negotiable)
Schedule
- 5.0 hours/week
- Ideal start date: September 23, 2025
- Flexible days a week.
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Caregiver Qualifications
- Live-out preferred
- Speaks English
- Female preferred
- Passed background check
- Access to vehicle
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