Part Time
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$16 – 20/hr
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Starts
03/06
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Edgewood, MD
About who needs care: 74-year-old woman who is quadriplegic. She has no functional movement below her shoulder blades and requires full assistance. Her daughter is the primary caregiver and completes all the complex care tasks. This position provides assistance and relief for less complex care tasks. Training will be provided.
The care recipient is very easy-going and pleasant. Her last caregiver adored her and we are only looking for a new caregiver because we recently moved.
Reference from the previous caregiver can be provided.
About the care needs: Preferred Qualifications:
Experience assisting someone with paralysis.
CPR/First Aid Certification
Valid CNA license on MDBON.
Driver's License and reliable transportation.
Female caregiver preferred.
Required Qualifications:
Must be reliable. She depends on her caregivers for everything. Advanced notice for absences is imperative.
Willingness to learn. Training will be provided.
Flexible, yet organized, with attention to detail.
Ability to exercise sound judgment.
Patient, empathetic, and kind.
Physically able to push, pull, and lift to help her transfer.
Services needed include: meal preparation, errands / shopping, light housekeeping, companionship, feeding, bathing / dressing, and mobility assistance.