I'm Looking For Care in Shreveport, LA For Mother
36.0 hours/week
Shreveport, LA
4/15/2019
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We are seeking a caregiver for my elderly mom. She is 90, loves to laugh and is a lot of fun to be around. Mom has congestive heart failure, which requires monitoring. She needs help staying on her routine. Would need to prepare meals, help with bathing and dressing, monitor medicines, lite laundry, take her to hair appointment once a week, lite grocery shopping if needed, etc. Looking for a caring person to provide companionship, assistance and a welcoming environment. Mama uses her Cadillac (her walker) to get around. Schedule Details: Need care M, T, T & F 10am-2 p.m. & 6pm-9 p.m. Wed 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. (has her hair appointment at 10 a.m. every Wed) & 6pm-9 p.m. Sat & Sun 10am-2 p.m. & 6pm-9 p.m. (usually 2 times a month) Mama takes a nap every day from 2pm-6 p.m. Possibly have 2 care givers to split schedule or 1 part time for the weekends.
About this Care Recipient
We are seeking a caregiver for my elderly mom. She is 90, loves to laugh and is a lot of fun to be around. Mom has congestive heart failure, which requires monitoring. She needs help staying on her routine. Would need to prepare meals, help with bathing and dressing, monitor medicines, lite laundry, take her to hair appointment once a week, lite grocery shopping if needed, etc. Looking for a caring person to provide companionship, assistance and a welcoming environment. Mama uses her Cadillac (her walker) to get around. Schedule Details: Need care M, T, T & F 10am-2 p.m. & 6pm-9 p.m. Wed 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. (has her hair appointment at 10 a.m. every Wed) & 6pm-9 p.m. Sat & Sun 10am-2 p.m. & 6pm-9 p.m. (usually 2 times a month) Mama takes a nap every day from 2pm-6 p.m. Possibly have 2 care givers to split schedule or 1 part time for the weekends.
Requirements
Care Needs
- Housekeeping
- Companionship
- Transportation
- Groceries & Shopping
- Meal Prep
- Medication Reminders
- Toileting
- Dressing & Grooming
- Bathing
Schedule
- 36.0 hours/week
- Ideal start date: April 15, 2019
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Caregiver Qualifications
- Live-out preferred
- Female preferred
- Passed background check
- Access to vehicle
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