Seeking Full-time Senior Care Provider In Bridgeport

About the job

About who needs care: I have Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy. I lack the enzyme to rebuild muscle, so they atrophy. Exercising actually harms me because it starts breaking down the muscle and mine cant rebuild. I like to read, watch TV, nap, drive my convertible Mustang Sally. She makes me feel the most alive! I am the youth director at my church, and am about to retire from 22 years of teaching beginning Jan 1. For help in the mornings, I like to sleep in. But once I woken up, I would want to go straight to getting ready. I think having a helper would keep me accountable to get out of then bed and achieve a goal for myself. I hope to make and edit some videos after disability retirement, so I would need help with clothes washing, straightening up, and starting a dinner I might could finish up. Unfortunately I can barely lift my arms, so I have not been able to cook or clean in a year maybe. I hate it. My husband does it all and is wonderful, but he needs to get to have breaks too. He has to help me with everything. About the care needs: I love to laugh. I do not like cheesy funny. I need a dry, sarcastic, Madea-ish type of lady! I love the Lord, and I love to talk about Him, so I would prefer if it could be a Christian. If I fall, they must be strong enough to reach under my arms while standing behind me and lift me until Im standing. My arms are weak so any carrying or reaching is difficult. I might need help getting dressed or possibly even washing my hair and drying off. I use a bedside toilet. I honestly enjoy lying in my bed reading, resting, and watching TV. I want someone comfortable enough to do that and laugh while solving the problems of the world. I also want to able to say, I am tired and need to nap. Those naps might be 2-3 hours. I need help with cleaning up after dinner. I would love the person to be outgoing, funny, and kind. Services needed include: meal preparation, errands / shopping, light housekeeping, feeding, bathing / dressing, and mobility assistance.