Companion Care Needed For My Mother In Laingsburg - My mom is 88 ...
$11 – $21/hr • Full time • Starts Mar 11 • Laingsburg, MI
About who needs care: My mom is 88 years old. She can get to the bathroom although occasionally she may need a change in Depends (herunderwear). Mom is kind and friendly but her working memory is poor at this point. I need a companion for her when I am busy or need to leave the house. I will take care of house cleaning, meds, and showers. I will make sure there is food in the house. Meal prep will only involve reheating something in the microwave. Mom follows directions and can still read. I need a kind, caring, competent person to provide activities that engage mom's mind and body. Mom tends to want to fall asleep in the daytime making her restless at night. I need a person who can develop a schedule so that mom sleeps well at night. Times and days may vary according to my needs. I would like care during the work week and also some weekends or evenings so that I can get a break. Mom used to be a beautiful knitter. She would like to do that again , but needs help and support to pick it up again. Mom has a Cavalier King Charles dog that she loves. A caregiver who likes dogs is a must.
About the care needs: The ideal candidate would be outgoing, compassionate and creative with every day activities . I am looking for someone who is trustworthy, dependable and able to create a rapport with mom. As mentioned earlier, mom has a Cavalier King Charles dog, so being at least tolerant with dogs is a must. Cavaliers are lap dogs and not at all intimidating. A person who has some experience with memory care would be helpful. Mom is still able to follow directions. She is polite and respectful even though her memory is failing. Currently, mom is low maintenance and agreeable which is why I still have her with me. Mom also loves music in genres such as blues, big band and jazz. Puzzles are also fun for mom as long as they don't have more than 300 pieces. Mom does not like to do activities by herself, so a puzzle is fun only if the person is working on it with her.
Services needed include: companionship. ... more