What are the responsibilities and job description for the CAREGIVER opportunity: 12-hour shift on Saturdays position at Close To Home Caregivers - Sarasota, FL?
Do you have a nurturing spirit and a desire to make a difference in someone's life? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!
We are currently seeking a Caregiver to provide support and assistance to an elderly woman with advanced dementia on SATURDAYS from 8:00AM to 8:00PM. She lives in a memory unit in a facility in south Sarasota. She needs companionship and guidance that the facility is not staffed to provide. She’s a pleasant person but the effects of dementia mean that she can be moody and in need of persistent coaxing (to eat, to go for a walk, to use the bathroom, etc.).
We are currently seeking a Caregiver to provide support and assistance to an elderly woman with advanced dementia on SATURDAYS from 8:00AM to 8:00PM. She lives in a memory unit in a facility in south Sarasota. She needs companionship and guidance that the facility is not staffed to provide. She’s a pleasant person but the effects of dementia mean that she can be moody and in need of persistent coaxing (to eat, to go for a walk, to use the bathroom, etc.).
Responsibilities:
· Monitoring the client’s condition while providing companionship and emotional support.
· Accompanying her to meals in the dining area and encouraging her to eat.
- Helping with her toileting – changing her Depends and cleaning her when needed.
- Walking with her (no walker) around the interior of the facility, something she enjoys.
- Describing the events of each shift in notes to be filed in our phone app.
Requirements:
- Compassionate and patient demeanor.
- Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with the client and her husband (who lives in the facility with her but is mostly away during the shifts).
- Valid Florida driver's license and a reliable vehicle (with current registration and insurance).
- A “Level II” background clearance. We can guide you in securing this if you do not have it.
- A lack of any felony convictions.
Wage:
- $19.00/hour
Apply now to join our team. At Close to Home Caregivers, we know the challenges (and gratification) of caring for people who can’t care for themselves -- because we are a caregiving agency run by caregivers. So, we make every effort to find a good fit for our caregivers. If our caregivers are happy, our clients are going to be happy.
Please consider joining us in providing exceptional care and support to a lovely person in need!
Salary : $19
