What are the responsibilities and job description for the Caregiver / Companion Needed – Playa Vista position at Sittercity.com?
Seeking a compassionate, dependable caregiver/companion for a woman in Pacific Palisades. Start date is anticipated mid July, with some flexibility.
Schedule: Approximately 40 hours/week, ~8-hour shifts, typically 12:00 AM–8:00 PM Tues, Thur, and Fri and 1 PM-9 PM Mon and Wed but could shift some days, 5 days/week.
Responsibilities: Mobility assistance, fall prevention, meal prep and cleanup, transportation to appointments and errands (car provided), companionship, monitoring changes in condition, encouraging hydration and activity, grocery shopping, pharmacy pickups, laundry, dishes, tidying, changing bed linens, and light housekeeping. Personal care may become necessary over time.
Requirements: Experience with seniors, reliable, patient, valid driver's license, strong communication skills, references required. Dementia care experience is a plus. Car required to reach residence.
Please reply with your experience, availability. Phone and in-person interviews to follow.
Care Recipient
- Female
- Very receptive to outside help
- Age range: 75 to 84 years old