Personal Caregiver

We are seeking a compassionate personal caregiver to assist a disabled young resident in his home. He has slightly impaired speech, but is able to communicate his needs and will benefit from the additional monitoring provided by this position. He is partially paralyzed on his left side, walks independently, but with a limp. He has an emotional support dog, which he cares for himself. Expected assistance to be provided to the patient includes, but is not limited to:

• Prompting for personal care and assistance as needed when getting in the shower
• Changing bed linens weekly
• Assist with laundry
• Light housekeeping in the bedroom and bathroom
• Monitoring whether he is taking his medication
• Engaging in conversation
• Assistance with meal preparation
• Occasional assistance with walking the emotional support dog
• Regular communication with the patient’s family regarding changes in his status
• Optional occasional transportation for social or medical appointments

Hours: This position is primarily required during the daytime hours, 3 days a week, for 2 hours per day. The hours can be flexible.

Requirements: Previous caregiving experience preferred. Experience with traumatic brain injury patients preferred.