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About the job

About who needs care: Congestive Heart Failure. Recovering from a bad infection that has made them weak and tired. Formally a pro golfer Enjoys playing cards, watching the Mets and Golf on the TV. Needs to get up from bed every 1-2 hours to walk, move and bathroom. Needs to be given food and liquids hourly Patient is sleeping a lot while his body heals but needs stimulation in between sleep. Is not incontinent however the situation makes it difficult for him to get to a bathroom so a bedside commode is needed as are Pull-up undies. Those need to be checked for accidents. The right person needs to let him rest but keep checking in on him and getting him active every hour or so. About the care needs: The person should be very tolerant and kind. Be aware of the fact that this was a professional golfer who was playing 18 holes a day three times a week 6 months ago and now has trouble standing and moving. He is trying to manage a new way of life. Strong personality, not afraid to tell him it's time to stand and move. Be willing to coax his appetite and encourage him to eat and drink hourly even if it's only a few bites and a few sips. Services needed include: meal preparation, errands / shopping, light housekeeping, feeding, and bathing / dressing.