Companion Care Needed For Myself In Berkeley

About the job

About who needs care: Hello! My name is Anna, I am a young woman with executive function difficulties, severe chronic depression, PTSD, and agoraphobia- all which makes it very difficult to go about my life at times. My disabilities are all mental, I am completely able-bodied. I would appreciate help with keeping my apartment tidy, staying on top of errands, and getting out of the house when I'm having a depressive episode- which is more often than not unfortunately. It's difficult for me to stay afloat on hard days. I am a friendly person but I have trouble keeping up with my friends and don't have any family in the area, so I'm often very lonely. I have a hard time gathering the motivation to do the things I enjoy- but I've found that when others are around it helps a lot. My interest are: art, crafting, embroidery, sewing, thrifting, gardening, reading, writing, dancing, singing. Cozy stuff. I love getting out in nature, going to museums, cafes, shows- all things I want to do but struggle to bring myself to actually do in practice. My idea day would start with a nice home cooked breakfast, getting dressed into something pretty, then going outside for a little adventure of any kind. Maybe something I mentioned above, or volunteering, or spending time with loved ones. Then coming back home, putting away my things, and winding down in the evening in a calm way and going to bed on time. I know that sounds simple, but I would love to have a day just like that. Anna About the care needs: I would appreciate a caregiver who is fun loving, friendly, and adventurous, perhaps creative in their own way. Someone who would genuinely enjoy trips to museums or shows or farmer's markets and such outings. But also someone with a patient, gentle, compassionate demeanor could calibrate to me when I'm having a particularly rough day. Who would be willing to help me straighten up my apartment or kitchen, do laundry, go grocery shopping, and take a walk outside when I can't do those things myself :) Services needed include: meal preparation, errands / shopping, light housekeeping, and companionship.