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Senior Caregiver Job Available with Australian Family in Tweed Heads, AustraliaAdam's Senior Caregiver Job 2299868

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1 on 1 live in carer, no experience needed

    Our Family

  • Australian
  • Age 48
  • Has pets
  • No Religion
  • Will not accept smokers
  • Is a single male employer

    Job Highlights

  • <1 yrs paid experience required
  • As Needed hours/week
  • Car is available
  • Pay is Negotiable/wk

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Job Description

I had a car accident leaving me disabled with hemiplegia, a speech impairment and using a wheelchair.

I require a LIVE-IN CARER to work one on one with me and provide duties including:

Personal care with toileting, shaving, nail care, grooming, bathing, application of creams, sprays n ointments, catheter care and dressing.

Assistance with transfers between wheelchair and commode and between wheelchair and bed.

Minimal night time assistance.

Driving my van wherever I need to go like appointments, outings, shopping, etc. Also running errands.

Stretching, massage and assisting with range-of-motion exercises.

Meal planning, food shopping, meal preparation, cooking and help feeding me.

Household management including housekeeping, cleanliness, clothes laundering, minor home maintenance and help me with gardening.

Social conversation and companionship.

Desired qualities:

• open-minded, calming, friendly and easy-going personality

• punctual and reliable

• possessing common sense

• sensitive to what is happening in my home

• able to maintain confidentiality

• flexible and adaptable

• discreet especially around visitors

• suitable for accompanying me to appointments/activities

• calming, patient and understanding

• willing to learn new skills

• willingly follow my directions

• not try to take over from me

• being able to communicate easily with you

• me feeling comfortable about being with you

• having some initiative

• anticipating difficulties

• being calm in an emergency

• understanding your role as a support worker

• maintaining enthusiasm

Requirements:

No experience necessary

Permanent Australian or New Zealand residency status/visa.

A valid driver’s license is preferred.

Police check.

Preference given to:

Those with carer, aged care, nurse qualifications or relevant experience.

Those interested a long term arrangement.

Negotiable weekly pay depending on experience and suitability. You must be honest, trustworthy and respectful. Hard work and dedication will be rewarded as a close working relationship is needed. This position is challenging as I am dependent on you.

I am offering a 3 month trial period for us both to be in agreement then moving to a permanent position.

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 Mar 2024 - Apr 2024
Seeking Full- or Part-time, Live In
Negotiable/wk
Must be available on short notice
Last logged in 26 Feb 2024
Member since 29 Mar 2016

Match Preferences

We require:
<1 yrs paid experience required
Candidates that live within my country
We prefer:
Female or Male candidates
No Age Preference
No preference years of education
Special care:
Special needs care
Disabled care



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