Seeking A Considerate Caregiver in Ripley, WV for Mother
40 hours/week
Ripley, WV
9/1/2022
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Looking for a dedicated caregiver near Ripley, WV to take care of 90 year old Mother. She uses a walker for mobility, but is having trouble getting out of lift chair and bed. Her weight is about 180+. She is suffering from possible early-stage dementia and temporary depression from recent hospital visits. She wants to remain in her home as long as possible. And her four children are trying to make this happen. Youngest Daughter is main caregiver, and she needs relief/respite care and occasional overnight or weekend help in order to deal with her own medical needs. Some occasional help from local sons, but all have trouble with lifting. Have been using ambulance service for falls or medical attention when required. Number of days/hours need to be determined, but we need flexible care 3- 4 days per week in the morning, evening, occasional overnight. Approximately 20- 25 hours per week of care is needed to start August ,2022 or sooner. Flexibility is important until full needs are determined. She also has in-home health visits. The activities of daily living performed by the caregiver will include light exercise, medication reminders, limited transportation to appointments, companionship, transferring & mobility, help toileting, grooming, and bathing, some meal prep. Having COVID-19 vaccinations, recent experience in care-giving and a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is a definite plus. Please message us to apply and be considered for this opportunity!
Requirements
Care Needs
- Bathing
- Dressing & Grooming
- Toileting
- Transferring & Mobility
- Companionship
- Transportation
- Medication Reminders
- Exercise
- Meal Prep
Compensation
- $14.50 - $15.00/hr (Negotiable)
Schedule
- 40.0 hours/week
- Ideal start date: September 1, 2022
- Flexible 4 days a week. Mornings, afternoons, evenings and nights.
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Caregiver Qualifications
- Live-out preferred
- Speaks English
- Female preferred
- Passed background check
- Access to vehicle
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