Hands-on Care Needed For My Grandmother In Atlanta

About the job

About who needs care: Advanced dementia, possibly Lewy Body Dementia. Good days and bad days, sometimes within the same day. Moments of clarity followed by confusion. Varying alertness or attention. Visual hallucinations. Very mobile (she moves FAST). She wanders at night. She sometimes wets the bed. About the care needs: Qualifications & Professional Requirements: -CNA, LPN, or RN certification (depending on level of care needed); Specialized training in dementia / Alzheimers care; CPR / First Aid certified; Georgia background check and fingerprint clearance; Demonstrated experience with similar dementia-stage clients; Vaccination status (flu, COVID-19, TB test) Dementia-Specific Skills: Managing Sundowning, anxiety, agitation; Gentle redirection and de-escalation techniques; Communication strategies with cognitively impaired adults; Ability to track behavior changes and report patterns; Wandering prevention / safety monitoring Personality & Relationship Fit: Warm, patient, calm, and emotionally steady; Respectful and preserves dignity; Good communicator with family; Able to maintain structure and routine; Sense of humor, compassionate presence Services needed include: meal preparation, errands / shopping, light housekeeping, companionship, feeding, bathing / dressing, and mobility assistance.