In need of Daily Personal Care Assistance in Northwest Portland - Optimal Aging Job
56.0 hours/week
Portland, OR
11/25/2018
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Our mother will need daily visits at her home in northwest Portland (near Bethany), starting November 25. We are looking for 2 female caregivers to assist 7 days a week, 8am to 4pm, with the care tapering off as she improves. The hourly rate is $22. The caregiver's responsibilities include stand-by assistance with stairs, mobility, toileting, and bathing. Cueing with dressing. Meal preparation. Laundry and light housekeeping. Possibly transportation. Companionship. **Optimal Aging approved caregivers only**
About this Care Recipient
Our mother uses a walker and cane and will be doing outpatient therapy, but needs supervision and stand-by assistance with stairs and transfers. There is normally a dog in the house, but she will be kept elsewhere for at least the first few weeks. No smoking. Parking is available, caregiver will need to use code to open gate on property.
Requirements
Care Needs
- Transportation
- Companionship
- Housekeeping
- Meal Prep
- Dressing & Grooming
- Toileting
- Transferring & Mobility
- Bathing
Schedule
- 56.0 hours/week
- Ideal start date: November 25, 2018
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Caregiver Qualifications
- Live-out preferred
- Speaks English
- Female preferred
- Passed background check
- Access to vehicle
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