What are the responsibilities and job description for the Caregiver position at Caregiver for Family Member?
Overview
We are a family based in Fairfax, Virginia, seeking a compassionate and dedicated elder care provider for our father. We are looking for someone available for part-time hours during the weekends who can provide excellent companionship and support to our loved one.
Our father has mobility issues. He is mostly in a wheelchair and is unable to walk without supervision, so he needs assistance with his daily activities.
Duties
- Assist with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting using a urinal bottle, and incontinence care/diaper changes.
- Assist with transfers from wheelchair to the bed and vice versa.
- Push wheelchair throughout house and outside occasionally.
- Support supervised walking practice and light exercise routines.
- Maintain a clean and safe environment by performing light housekeeping duties such as cleaning, laundry, and organizing living spaces.
- Provide companionship and emotional support to enhance the mental well-being of clients.
Qualifications
- Previous experience in caregiving or related fields such as home health, hospice care, or long-term care is preferred but not required.
- Knowledge of first aid and CPR certification is highly desirable.
- Must be able to perform heavy lifting as required for patient transfers.
- A compassionate nature with a genuine desire to help others improve their quality of life.
Schedule
We are primarily looking for assistance during the weekends: on Saturdays from 3pm to 9pm, and on Sundays from 4pm to 9pm.
We are also open to the possibility of a live-in caretaker who assist my father throughout the week. If this is something you would be interested in, please indicate this in your application and we can discuss potential arrangements.
Job Types: Part-time, Temporary
Pay: $15.00 per hour
Expected hours: 11 per week
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15