About the job

Assist the patient in dining, to assist in toileting including brushing her teeth and combing her hair, to assist in hanging her clothing, when an opportunity permits, to entertain her whether that includes looking at books or magazines, art or other projects such as her bird house painting project. Short walks are beneficial. Toileting and showering are challenging and we approach them with reasonable expectations. Mostly our goal is that she gets as much out of each day as reasonably possible. I work from home and will be available to assist on most occasions. Breakfast Brush teeth and take care of toileting Apply skin creams Remove facial hair Read, watch television Take short walks Prepare for lunch Lunch Check schedule for future events Hobbies and attention span are limited. We shop for and purchase fidget items. Recommendations are welcomed and heeded. We often have medical personalities and others drop in CNA background is welcome although current licensing is not required. CPR training is a plus but not essential. Experience is absolutely positive. Patience and loving/caring personality traits are good best applied pragmatically. We have parking but not public transit. Molli is our 6-year-old tricolored English Setter. She is our exuberant greeter but then regains her independence. Maxx, her adopted brother is a 96 lb Orange Belton English Setter. He is laid back but as sweet and charming as can be.