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MAR
22

Hands-on Care Needed For My Husband

Van Nuys, CA

$15-20

Hourly rate

Part time

Job type

Starts March 22

About the job

My 75-year-old husband, former screenwriter, is in a motorized wheelchair and legally blind due to Multiple Sclerosis. He's mentally alert with a good

My 75-year-old husband, former screenwriter, is in a motorized wheelchair and legally blind due to Multiple Sclerosis. He's mentally alert with a good sense of humor. Usually I take care of him, but I'm scheduled for knee surgery April 1st and we need extra help. This is a temporary assignment. Caregiver responsibilities: - Companionship and assistance with TV - Meal preparation and feeding dinner - Light housekeeping (doing dishes, etc.) - Assist with brushing teeth - Assist senior from wheelchair into bed using a motorized patient lift (we will train you) - Giving medication before bed - Foley Catheter Care (empty the bag) The ideal candidate would have a CNA, LVN or Home Health Aide license and experience working with handicapped patients and catheter care.

Caregiver preferences

Mobility Assistance

Companionship

Feeding

Light Housekeeping

Non-Smoker

Has Own Transportation

Meal Preparation

Medication Prompting

Job schedule

Monday
4pm-8:30pm
Tuesday
4pm-8:30pm
Wednesday
4pm-8:30pm
Thursday
4pm-8:30pm
Friday
4pm-8:30pm

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