Part Time
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$18 – 25/hr
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Starts
08/08
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Whittier, CA
About who needs care: My Dad is 87 yrs old, sharp, and enjoys playing cards, Rummycube. Hes recently started using O2 nasal cannula, and uses walker. Manages his meds, eye drops and has monitored his glucose for type 2 diabetes. He lives in his own house, a widower since 2009, and was self employed. He requires help w shower assist, safety needs, and meals. Occ driving to local appts for doctor, dentist. Must have drivers license. He has 4 daughters but doesn't want us involved w his personal care and showers. He wears hearing aids, uses nasal CPAP at night. He also wears medical alert call system for emergency use. We may be looking for overnight person also soon, but not yet. Darlene, daughter
About the care needs: English speaking is good, and one who is experienced w senior care. He enjoys playing cards like rummy, Five Crowns, Rummycube. He enjoys reading and emails friends on computer. They need to speak clearly, to him, and not with their back to him as he wears hearing aids. He doe not have dementia. He likes to be called Mr. S. If they are a good cook, Dad enjoys good food, doesn't drink or smoke.
Services needed include: transportation, meal preparation, errands / shopping, light housekeeping, companionship, feeding, bathing / dressing, and mobility assistance.