What are the responsibilities and job description for the Caregiver needed in Southbury, CT for 3 weeks (Oct 12 - Nov 2) position at Sittercity.com?
Looking for a caregiver who will take care of an 82 year old lady who is a stroke survivor
Schedule: 8 hours a day work Monday-Saturday (9AM - 2PM (5 hrs), 5:30-8:30PM (3 hrs)), Sunday off
N/A - Does not apply to this posting: Major holidays off and agreed upon vacation days
Typical day includes:
* Assisting the woman in the morning helping her get dressed and have breakfast at 9:00am
* Help practice her daily exercises to improve the ability to stand and walk
* Assist her with going to the bathroom every couple hours
* Need to make lunch, snack and dinner for both the woman and husband
* If there's a Dr's appointment or party to attend, she'll need assistance with wheelchair to the car
* At 2pm, the older couple naps about 3-4 hrs in the afternoon so the caregiver is off of work until 5:30pm to rest as well.
* Work picks back up around 5:30pm with dinner prepared and then the day ends around 8:30pm-9:30pm with helping the woman to bed.
* Room and board can be included in addition to the $160 per day for 8 hrs
* Prefer a person who can understand Tagalog or someone who can learn to cook Filipino food
* Change linens, light house cleaning and laundry expected
Care Recipient
- Female
- Very receptive to outside help
- Age range: 75 to 84 years old
Salary : $160