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Senior Caregiver Job Available with American Family in Lexington, MAAlexandra's Senior Caregiver Job 3395222

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Seeking Live-In Caregiver for Mom w/ Early Alzheimer’s

    Our Family

  • American
  • Age 60
  • Has pets
  • No Religion
  • Will not accept smokers
  • Is a single female employer

    Job Highlights

  • <1 yrs paid experience required
  • 45 to 50 hours/week
  • English is required
  • Driver's license required
  • Car is available
  • Pay is Negotiable/wk

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Job Description

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced live-in caregiver for our 60-year-old mother who has been diagnosed with early-mid stage Alzheimer’s disease. The position is located in our family home in Lexington, Massachusetts.

Our mother is a wonderful woman who enjoys reading, gardening, yoga, listening to music. As her disease progresses, we’re looking for someone who can provide her with the care, respect, and companionship she deserves.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Providing companionship and mental stimulation

Preparing nutritious meals

Encouraging daily physical exercises like going on walks with her, going to yoga

Administering medication under the guidance of healthcare professionals

Ensuring the home environment is safe and comfortable

Assisting with light household duties

Accompanying her to appointments as needed

We are offering a competitive salary package along with room and board in our family home as well as use of a car. Our family is committed to providing our caregiver with time off for rest and self-care.

If you are a patient, empathetic individual with experience in Alzheimer’s care and are interested in this position, we would love to hear from you!

Required Experience

Must have <1 years paid experience with the following
Case Worker Certified Nursing Assistant Licensed RN
Nursing Intern Nursing Student Physical Therapy
Physician's Assistant Practicing RN Senior Care Companion
Must be experienced working with these types of special needs
Alzheimer's Arthritis Dementia
Diabetes Digestive Disorders Epilepsy
Hearing Impairment Immobility Obesity
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Parkinson's Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Respiratory Issues Sleep Disorder Visual Impairment
Provider must have the following skills or certifications
Behavioral Issues Bonded CPR
First Aid Insured Licensed
NAPGGM Certified NACCM Certified

Must be comfortable working with 1 person

Requirements

Must be available for the following types of visits
Drop-Ins Day Visits Extended Stays
Overnight Stays Travel
Must provide the following Senior Caregiver services
Companion Services Home Care Services Hospice Services
Live in Home Care Medical Care Rehabilitation Services
Physical Therapy Respite Care Visiting Nurse
Visiting Physician Transportation
Additional tasks I would like my Senior Caregiver to perform
Administer Shots Bathing Change Adult Diapers
Light House Cleaning Meal Preparation Pay Bills
Run Errands Shopping Administer Medication

Availability

SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Available Apr 2024 - May 2024
Seeking Full- or Part-time, Live In
Negotiable/wk
Last logged in 12 Jun 2023
Member since 12 Jun 2023

Match Preferences

We require:
<1 yrs paid experience required
Candidates that live within worldwide
Valid drivers license
Spoken English is required
We prefer:
Female candidates
No Age Preference
No preference years of education
We speak:
English



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