Hands-on Care Needed For My Mother In Sun City Center

About the job

About who needs care: I need an onsite caregiver to fill a 6-week gap this December, as mom's current caregiver will be away. Fluency in Spanish would be a big plus. My mom is a warm, friendly, very petite 89-year old woman who has been fully independent her entire life, thus has been reticent about having a caregiver in her home and relying on people for support. She tends to focus on a caregiver's personality vs expertise in things like organizing, helping with cooking, light cleaning, errands, but she needs help in all those areas, too. Also, she now has a 2-year history of falls and her mobility is compromised, so she needs to be reminded about certain balance and strength exercises and taken on walks at each visit, and sometimes assisted a little getting in and out of cars. Also has incontinence and may need a little help getting to bathroom more quickly, or for clean-up afterward. She has edema in the legs on and off, so keeping legs elevated when she watches TV is important. Ideally, Mom's schedule would start with a 15-minute walk at 1pm, followed by whatever errand she has for the day (I try to encourage her to stick to one errand because things take her a long time to do, given mobility issues). She likes to watch TV around 3 and sometimes nap, so light cleaning or dishwashing could take place then. Around 4:30, she should start working on dinner, with someone to chop vegetables and assist her so she doesn't have to stand for long periods. Mom can be finicky and demanding but understands that not everything can be perfect and has grown less concerned about that. But she also tends to not speak up or be clear about what she wants, so a caregiver should confirm her needs. I want Mom to feel cared for, protected, understood, and trusting that her personal and transportation needs will be reliably met during this period and potentially beyond, as her current caregiver may need to retire in a year or two. Mom is fluent in English but still more comfortable, from a language and cultural stance, with someone who speaks Spanish, as her current caregiver does. I don't consider this a demanding job but my mom needs to be kept on task, because she'll wind up talking and wasting time. Daily walking (unless she's too tired or in pain) is really important, as are basic exercises. Of course her personal errands are important but I want her to stay up on her health because it's necessary in order for her to stay mobile. About the care needs: I'd like a caregiver who values physical health, fitness, family, and conversation to help my mom with daily living and health maintenance. Spanish-speaking is ideal but not mandatory. They should feel comfortable helping her get in and out of the car, prepping food (chop veg, etc), driving to errands/doc visits. They can remind/accompany/ motivate her to prioritize daily exercises and walks. They should not infantilize her, as that frustrates her. She loves watching classic Hollywood movies almost daily & talking about her family and past. An outgoing, observant, patient caregiver who can help my mom stay focused, feel accomplished, and free from falls would be ideal, but Mom can't be overworked because her age is definitely catching up to her. A productive day can lead to exhaustion the next. Mom values connection and must trust you. Services needed include: transportation, meal preparation, errands / shopping, light housekeeping, and mobility assistance.