nullcaregiver-jobs/thorold/100005761
ID: 100005761
Full-Time • Live-In

Caregiver for my elderly mother with seeing disabilities and arthritis

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Active: More than a month ago

Looking for a full time live-in experienced Caregiver or Personal Services Worker (“PSW”) to take care of my mother who lives in the Niagara area and is soon to be 92 years old. She tries to be independent as possible, even though she has eye sight issues and arthritis. She is very familiar with her home surroundings but will require walking assistance if she is away from her home. My mother is a retired Chef who loves to cook and is willing to mentor and teach anyone interested to help her prepare meals. During the spring and summer, she also loves to grow vegetables etc. and needs help maintaining the garden etc. Family and friends regularly interact with my mother and are nearby. We all help with groceries and supplies etc. however knowing that someone like you can also assist when something is needed will be of great help. You will be required to provide personal care; companionship; perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties; launder clothing and household linens; administer bedside and personal care, when necessary; ensure medications which are currently in blister packs are taken and assist in regular exercise, e.g. walking within the house or a brief walk near garden outside when the weather is good. You must be comfortable with pets as family and friends who come visit usually bring their dogs. You need to be a caring and patient individual willing to communicate. We are looking for someone with initiative; effective interpersonal skills; flexibility; team player; excellent oral communication; dependable; good judgement; reliable; organized and has a sincere focus on taking care of my mother. You must be a non-smoker/vaper. Relevant certificates and training will make your placement more advantageous. Room and board will be provided.

Salary: Negotiable, based on experience

30 - 40 hours/week
Schedule
Desired start date immediately
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Caregiver is responsible forProfessional skills
Housekeeping
Laundry
Meal Planning / Preparation
Assist with Walking
Bathing Assistance
Willing to work with or have experience withWork with diagnoses
Visual Impairment
Arthritis
Additional requirements
Have carNot Applicable
Active: More than a month ago • Member since: June 2021

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