About who needs care: Mom is visually disabled , however is very pleasant and self sufficient, can perform most if not all her daily care, but just need guidance, as she is fully legally blind to glaucoma, and diabetes history. . But her glucose is very well managed and she is not on insulin, only metformin and perfectly complaint with all her other medications. She even takes it herself once its sorted out, she cooks for herself once someone can remind her where things are, and starts the stove, but help is appreciated. She makes amazing food and memorizes without seeing its inspiring. My mom is 59, and is newly adjusting to my new home so had to memorize things again, and needs guidance as I train her to feel the counter and learn the rooms, and tips. Due to no sight its easy to get disoriented so its good to help redirect her. She is most comfortable when alone in her room cause she knows it best and the bathroom is close. Would like someone check on her for a couple 2hrs hours on some days till I get home from work, ensure she eats, and help her in kitchen, and ensuring she is safe and has brief companion. She likes to listen to music and country and western. She is Indian from the Caribbean -American. She likes to laugh and small conversation. Due to her diabetes she is prone to cold/flu/ virus and pneumonia, if one can wear a mask , and be okay with her wearing a mask. With that caution she rarely gets sick as we keep her safe. Mom is loving and welcoming. One In a blue she may need to get groceries, but I usually do that, and would ask if she really needed something. I work in the healthcare so I'm at woke for longer shifts at times. Once in while Ill communicate in advance if can cover a weekend of few days in a row 8 hrs-10 hours, or maybe overnight for when I travel which is once in while, and it common. I do have an end of December trip coming up 12/27 to 01/02 and would appreciate coverage for that if my dad doesn't come up to be with her at that time. She needs someone to be her eyes and just check in, and help her with small tasks and meal prep. Again she bathes, comes a hair, takes her meds, and all her self care on her own. Thanks for your consideration, we would ne happy to meet you ! About the care needs: Mom would get along with a female preferably, warm hearted, sense of humor, easy going person, who is culturally open. She is friendly and social, and someone who is kind and caring like my mom with her big heart Services needed include: transportation, meal preparation, errands / shopping, light housekeeping, and companionship.
Companionship
Light Housekeeping
Meal Preparation
Errands / Shopping
Transportation Required