What are the responsibilities and job description for the Compassionate Dementia Caregiver (Part-Time Live-In) position at Arthur home help?
Job Title: In-Home part Time live in Caregiver for Elderly Father with Dementia
Location: Laurel Park, Cary, NC
Start Date: After April 29
I am looking for a compassionate and experienced in-home caregiver for my 82-year-old father, who has dementia and limited mobility (requires a wheelchair for walking). The ideal candidate will be patient, reliable, and comfortable handling potential agitation that can come with dementia care. I would like to find 2 part time live in caregivers to alternate shifts for 24/7 care. The home is a 4 bedroom ranch home in Laurel park area.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with bathing and personal hygiene
- Prepare meals and ensure proper nutrition
- Dispense medications as prescribed
- Provide companionship and engagement
- Assist with mobility and transfers (wheelchair use)
- Possible transport of the patient for appointments or errands if the caregiver is comfortable with driving/transport.
Schedule & Environment:
- Seeking part-time live in caregiver (schedule can be discussed based on availability) for a total of 2 live in caregivers with additional outside help 2-3 days per week to allow for 2-3 days off per week.
- Shifts will typically be [morning/afternoon/evening] – exact hours are flexible but most likely will alternate 12 hour shifts with another part time caregiver with 2-3 days off per week (depending on hours worked per week)
- Family members (mom and daughter) will be present frequently.
- There is a cat in the home, so caregivers should be comfortable with pets.
- Smoke-free environment.
Requirements:
- Experience caring for individuals with dementia
- Comfortable handling occasional agitation
- Ability to provide 3-5 references
- Reliable transportation
- Comfortable with transporting the patient (preferred but not required)
- CNA or other caregiving certifications preferred but not required
Compensation:
- $1000 per week
How to Apply:
If interested, please send your resume and availability to Horizons1902@gmail.com. References will be requested after the initial discussion.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $1,000.00 per week
Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
- Night shift
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $1,000