About the job
About who needs care: 3 small strokes & throat cancer survivor, causing a host of issues, such as speech impediments, difficulty swallowing certain foods like rice. Cannot reach anything above counter level as he can't raise his right arm above his waist/shoulder. Limited dexterity in fingers and a drop foot on the right side with leg weakness. Significant back pain from old injury and back surgery. Needs to use a walker. Has a ton of dizzy spells from the BP meds to prevent another stroke. should no longer live alone but he's 80 years old He's absolutely refusing to go to assisted living. Will not eat if no one is there to prepare his food. About the care needs: Someone who can deal with an Archie Bunker personality. Services needed include: transportation, meal preparation, errands / shopping, light housekeeping, feeding, and bathing / dressing.
Caregiver preferences
Mobility Assistance
Bathing / Dressing
Feeding
Light Housekeeping
Non-Smoker
Helps Staying Physically Active
Comfortable With Pets
Has Own Transportation
Meal Preparation
Errands / Shopping
Transportation Required
