In Home Care for Elderly Couple
15 hours/week
Ames, IA
7/30/2026
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Looking for retired nurse looking for a few hours per week, or a CNA looking for part time hours to add to a careteam of individuals to work in our home. Priority would be for my father living with alzheimer's assisting with socialization as well as toileting and meals. Individual would be responsible for timed toileting as well as cues for hygiene related habits. In addition, create a socialization plan of activities - play games, go for a walk, listen to music or read to him. My mother would require medication reminders, assistance with afternoon nutrition and light housekeeping. Preference for any block of time 2:00 - 6:00 Monday - Friday, and/or weekend mornings and afternoons a few times a month.
Requirements
Care Needs
- Bathing
- Dressing & Grooming
- Toileting
- Transferring & Mobility
- Companionship
- Meal Prep
- Housekeeping
- Transportation
Compensation
- $20.00 - $23.00/hr (Negotiable)
Schedule
- 15.0 hours/week
- Ideal start date: July 30, 2026
- Flexible 7 days a week.
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Caregiver Qualifications
- Live-out preferred
- Speaks English
- Any gender preferred
- Passed background check
- Access to vehicle
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