Full Time
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$15 – 25/hr
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Starts
11/29
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Chattanooga, TN
80-year-old male, needs meal prep, he can feed himself. Make sure he drinks proper amount of fluids throughout day. Unable to walk, will need to use Hoyer lift to put him in wheelchair or bed for naps. He is a very quiet, friendly, caring man. He enjoys listening to Christian or classical music. He also enjoys reading and watching the weather channel. We need in home care while we go to work M-F. Assist with bathing only if needed. He is on Palliative care, so clinicians will be coming in for scheduled checkups. His daily needs require waking him up and dress, place in wheelchair, prepare breakfast, help him with activity he is interested in such as reading, watching TV, napping. Transition between wheelchair and bed every few hours to ensure movement and prevent bed/wheelchair sores.
He enjoys reading, outdoors, TV, music, astronomy.
Must have ability to care for frail elderly.
Need own transportation, we are also in public transit line.
We have two dogs, yellow Labradors, very loving and gentle dogs. They only bark when someone comes to the door, but then stop barking once familiar person is welcomed into the home.
