Hands-on Care Needed For My Mother In Burlington - Kidney Disease...
$25 – $35/hr • Part time • Starts May 16 • Burlington, WA
About who needs care: Kidney Disease/Dialysis
Stage 1 Dementia
My mother is taken to Dialysis on M,W,F by my father. Halfway through thesession we're looking for a caregiver to sit with her for the end of the treatment, then return her home.
Once at home, general care giving will include: helping Mom with general lightweight chores. Just helping them keep their home organized. Could include laundry as needed and making sure Mom stays hydrated (will be explained) and moving.
Help preparing or setting up dinner, and getting clothes ready for Mom the next day.
She's reasonably independent, but needs help/supervision with exercise, walking, and needs help bathing once a week. She needs mental stimulation and companionship as well.
On the two days that she does not have dialysis, the same caretaking duties will apply, but One of the days will be bathing day, and the other day will be shopping. You will sit with Mom and Dad and determine what groceries will be needed, and do that shopping for them. Mom may or may not go with you. It's encouraged that she does, but you'll have to judge what her energy levels are.
There are two miniature labradoodle dogs who are very friendly. It's helpful to let them out in the backyard frequently, but other than being nice to them, they are not part of the job! Dad will take care of them.
My father is also in his 80's with his own physical limitations. He does not need help, he needs help with Mom. He has neuropathy, and his legs and back often are very painful and/or numb, making movement difficult. He is able to fully care for himself, though.
Ideally I'm looking for someone with previous experience with caregiving for the elderly. First aid is helpful, experience and/or knowledge of dementia would also be welcome.
Primarily, though, I'm looking for someone who will care for my mother, helping her navigate this fairly new episode in her life with compassion and respect.
At this time hours are looking to be 1:30 - 5:30pm. This could change over time as we all adjust and get to know one another. Dialysis, too, may change times, although I've asked that it not be and feel that they'll be able to respect this.
PT comes to the home for my parents, so no transportation is needed for this. However, there will be an occasional Dr's appointment that may require you to transport Mom to and let us know what the doctor will need or say. We use My Chart, of course, but in the immediacy we'd need you help her advocate for herself.
As her daughter, I'm her POA. Unfortunately I live out of state, thus my need for a caregiver in my absence.
About the care needs: Patience and compassion will be necessary. Mom is very easy and amicable, but her memory is not always good and she'll forget simple things and need instruction.
Good sense of humor, because Mom likes to laugh!
Caregiving experience, CNA or HCA would be nice. Knowledge of Dementia and it's care would be helpful for the caregiver.
Mom does like to go for drives, so if there is time, a willingness to get her out would be welcome.
Flexibility. I'm determining the job based on what I have been doing while overseeing her care for the past three months. I do want the candidate to work with Mom and Dad to make the position their own, and to build a report with them. Them feeling comfortable with the caregiver will be very important, and they want the person to feel comfortable with them as well.
Services needed include: transportation, meal preparation, errands / shopping, light housekeeping, feeding, bathing / dressing, and mobility assistance. ... more
