Seeking A Dedicated Caregiver in Ypsilanti, MI for Father
80 hours/week
Ypsilanti, MI
7/5/2025
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We are looking for a part-time overnight caregiver for our father, Jim. He is a 78-year-old retired professor who spent 50 years teaching Latin, Ancient Greek, and classical history at EMU. Jim is a quiet, kind, and gentle person. He enjoys watching CNN and spending time with family. About two years ago, Jim began showing signs of dementia. While he is still able-bodied, his balance, coordination, and mobility have declined significantly. He also has difficulty recognizing what to do next in multi-step tasks of daily living. He now needs someone nearby to help prevent falls and to assist with trips to the bathroom, especially during the night. We are seeking a caregiver who is patient, attentive, and kind. The right person will offer frequent prompting and encouragement to help Jim stay as independent as possible, but will also step in and provide hands-on help when needed. Responsibilities: -- Help Jim get ready for bed around 9:00 p.m. -- Provide overnight supervision, including help with bathroom trips and fall prevention -- Assist with showers about three evenings a week (flexible schedule) Schedule: Shift is from 9:00 p.m. to 10:00 a.m. We are open to as many nights per week as you are available About you: -- Experience with elder care or dementia is preferred. -- Calm, dependable, and compassionate. -- Physically able to assist with light mobility needs. -- Good communicator and respectful of boundaries. If you are interested in this position, please reach out with your availability, experience, and hourly rate. We would love to find someone caring and capable to be part of Jim’s support team.
Requirements
Care Needs
- Bathing
- Dressing & Grooming
- Toileting
- Transferring & Mobility
- Companionship
- Meal Prep
- Housekeeping
- Medication Reminders
- Exercise
Schedule
- 80.0 hours/week
- Ideal start date: July 5, 2025
- Flexible 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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