We are looking for a RELIABLE daytime (7 am to 5 pm) caregiver EVERY OTHER WEEKEND (Saturday & Sunday) ** for our quadriplegic stroke victim adult daughter in an upbeat, clean and organized family home. Our home has been outfitted to make caring for our daughter easier. Mom is almost always home to lend a hand or for questions. ** There are also hours available on Fridays - we can discuss this.
MUST have a good command (spelling and speaking) of the English language for communication with our daughter.
You must be able to pass IHSS requirements. This is an IHSS positio. You must be able to work in the US legally.
Duties include feeding (via a feeding tube system), catheter care, getting her dressed and out of bed, application of makeup, range of motion exercises and most important of all - helping her communicate. She goes to Physical Therapy twice a week and we go out to social events or shopping in our handi-cap van (we drive) Our daughter has a small emotional support dog, so we require someone who is not afraid of dogs.
We offer a clean, organized home with conveniences to make a caregiver's job easier. We also offer training to those who want to learn!
IF you are not able to commit to a mutually agreed upon schedule, please do not apply.
We are looking for someone who will be with us long term! *** You might remember seeing this advertisement in the past year - we lost caregivers due to family issues. Thank you!