Hands-on Care Needed For My Grandmother In Wilmington

About who needs care: My family and I are currently seeking someone to assist my 90-year-old grandmother, who has Alzheimers dementia. She remains independent in many ways and can bathe and dress herself, but she requires occasional reminders for tasks, time, and dates. We are primarily looking for companionship during the day, assistance with her meals breakfast, lunch, and dinner and light housekeeping, including laundry, making her bed, and cleaning dishes after meal preparation. The caregiver would provide support until I return from work in the evening, around 8:00 PM. My grandmother enjoys reading her Bible, watching tv, working on crossword puzzles, and going for short walks. Her typical daily schedule includes: Breakfast: Around 8:00 AM Lunch: Around 12:00 PM or 1:00 PM Dinner: Around 5:00 PM Medication: After breakfast and again at 6:30 PM before bedtime Her medications are pre-organized on a weekly basis, so she would simply need someone to administer them at the designated times. About the care needs: We are seeking a compassionate and patient caregiver to provide daytime assistance and companionship for our 90-year-old grandmother, who has Alzheimers dementia. The ideal candidate should have experience in elderly care, particularly with individuals experiencing memory-related conditions. Responsibilities: Provide companionship and engage in meaningful conversations. Assist with light housekeeping tasks, including laundry, making her bed, and cleaning dishes after meal preparation. Help with heating up meals or preparing small meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Administer medications as scheduled (after breakfast and at 6:30 PM). Offer gentle reminders for tasks, time, and dates. Accompany her on short walks and sit with her on the porch as part of her daily routine. Encourage and participate in activities she enjoys, such as reading her Bible, watching tv, and working on crossword puzzles. Qualifications: Experience in elderly care or assisted living support. Previous experience working with individuals who have Alzheimers dementia. Patience and understanding, as she can occasionally be stubborn. Strong communication and listening skills. Reliable and able to follow the designated daily schedule. Ability to work the required hours, providing care until 8:00 PM. Services needed include: transportation, meal preparation, errands / shopping, light housekeeping, companionship, feeding, and bathing / dressing.