Home Healthcare Aide / Caregiver

Thomas-Guy Design's principal designer requires assistance with activities of daily living (ADL) due to her disabilities. We are seeking a capable caregiver to commit to a set part-time schedule during the workweek, and possibly also to fill in for occasional evening and/or weekend shifts.

Position Description

• Must be able to carry out physical transfers
• Assist with daily hygiene and toileting, as well as light physical therapy
• Carry out laundry and light housekeeping tasks
• Prepare family meals as needed
• Capable of carrying out simple transfers without mechanical lift devices (essential)
• Follow directions and maintain a good sense of humor

Job Requirements

• Prior experience as a caregiver, with emphasis on safe handling of patients
• Must be able to carry out physical transfers without assistance or special equipment
• Dependability and commitment to adhere to a set schedule, possibly in coordination with a team of other independent caregivers
• Familiarity with physical therapy techniques is a plus
• Strong in both character and personal fitness
• Ability to prepare healthy meals (love of cooking is a plus)
• Willing and able to undergo a background check
• Must possess own reliable transportation (patient transport is not required)

Work Schedule
This position is intended to work 2-3 days per week for an 8-hour shift, preferably from 10am-6pm. Evening, weekend, and holiday work is generally not required, but there may be occasions when caregivers are asked to help fill in for other absences.

Work Remotely

• No

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 8 – 24 per week

Application Question(s):

• Please confirm that you are physically capable of carrying out patient transfers to/from a wheelchair without use of assistance or special lifting equipment!

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person