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About the job

About who needs care: I am Disabled, with severe chronic pain and fatigue. The pain is severe in shoulders, back, neck- I'm unable to do most upright tasks using my hands/arms without substanital pain. This list may change a little, but generally, the help I am looking for, as follows: 1. meal prep (daily lunch serve, as well as a few 'bulk' weekly meal prep- 3 medium pots per week- rice, oatmeal, soup.. cut fruit, store food in fridge, organize fridge, store a few pre-prepped meals, keep kitchen, food supplies and fridge organized and easily accessible for me to reach. I currently order online grocery delivery, and am able to put away myself (though may need help- with ordering/shopping/put away groc- in future). *But I may want 1-2 small trips to grocery per month- to pick fresh produce (either you shop for me, or drive me to store). 2. Dishes- wash, and put away. Light kitchen cleaning (after you cook/meal prep 3. Laundry (2x month) (laundry may be in unit, or shared in future apartment bldg). 4. Clean bathroom (1-2x month) 5. Take out trash/recycle (1-4x month) 6. **Transportation- note- I am on waitlist for medical transoportation to health appts, but if I'm unable to find one, I will need rides! : (my hope is for:) To health appts (1-3x week generally morning appointments) Other Transportation- drive me to occasional errand, event, social/community event, etc (1-4x month, likely only 1-2x month) 7. Possible- 'office' type tasks-computer/phone- 1 hour per week, max. (Schedule health appointments, research online for health-related services, needs, etc. Using phone/computer is very painful and straining, so to have someone who could do a few tasks for me, would be a great help! This list is not set in stone, these are the things I would benefit from assistance with. Thank you so much! About the care needs: I prefer female caregiver. English speaker. Or, Spanish and English ok too. (I hope to improve me Spanish!) I am a quiet, introverted, kind, peaceful, creative, sensitive, person. I need a lot of quiet and alone time. But I also enjoy connecting with people, where the connection is meaningful and deep. My passions include spending time with the Earth, holistic wellness, poetry, art/creative, and community activism. I believe all people are interconnected, and we need to show support and compassion for each other. Services needed include: transportation, meal preparation, errands / shopping, and light housekeeping.