This position primarily takes place in Indian Wells, CA, and involves travel to San Francisco, CA from June to October.

Companion/High Level Caregiver

Responsibilities:

• Companion
• Ensure Mrs. remains active and mobile by accompanying her on walks.
• Take Mrs. on drives around town for socialization and recreation.
• Medical
• Maintain awareness of all medical relationships and developments.
• Review and understand weekly test results.
• Aware of general medical condition/vitals and able to discuss at any time.
• Contact doctors, nurses, caregivers, and medical staff as necessary.
• Familiar with medical/care-related policies and procedures for caregivers when caring for Mrs.
• Caregiver Follow-up
• Share medical information from doctors and new orders with the team on the same day as the appointment.
• Notify caregivers of pre-approved new medications and update the medicine box accordingly (after consulting with the manager).
• Motivate caregivers to adhere to Mrs.'s initiatives, set goals, and follow up consistently.
• In the event of staffing issues, capable of performing all caregiver duties.
• Medical Appointment Follow-up
• Take notes during all doctor's visits and email the same day regarding the appointment's details.
• Calendar follow-up appointments made on the same day they are scheduled.
• Medications require prior approval from Mrs.'s doctors before being placed in the medication box.
• Driving Mrs. as Needed
• Holiday Coverage
• Present and active during holidays worked.
• Plan parties for Mrs. and create enjoyable experiences during holidays.
• Party/Event/Social Coverage
• Present and active at parties, events, and social activities.
• Remind Mrs. of names at parties when present with her.
• Ordering/Organizing Medications
• Household Errands as Needed
• Cat Duties
• Record notes from vet-tech appointments and other relevant information about litter box maintenance, food, medicine, and share with the team on the same day.
• Maintain Correspondence for Mrs.
• Schedule thank-you calls and send cards within a week of events.
• Send family birthday cards via FedEx one week prior to the family member's birthday.
• Send Christmas cards via FedEx by December 10th.
• In-Service Training: PAC (Positive Approach to Care and Dementia Education)
• Individual coaching sessions.
• Designed to foster effective communication with Mrs.
• Attain positive and effective strategies for dementia care.
• Build Mrs. Approved Social Activities
• Bridge lessons.
• Luncheons.
• Dinners.
• Bridge games.
• Operas.
• Shows.
• Philharmonic events.
• Calendaring
• Responsible for personal/family calendaring, coordinating with the team, and other staff.
• Liaison and Communicator
• Often communicate information on behalf of the family with their friends, family members, and trusted advisors.
• Travel
• Research, book, logistically coordinate, and oversee end-to-end itinerary preparation for personal travel.

This role requires strong organizational skills, effective communication, and empathy to provide exceptional care and support for Mrs.