A Caregiver needed to provide basic care and assistance with the tasks of daily living to an individual with physical and mental challenges, a 77 year old woman with advanced Parkinson's disease. The patient is of heavy build, unable to walk, stand or eat on her own. Patient must be fed.
Worker must have experience using a mechanical lift, transferring to the bathtub and washing the patient. The tasks include ensuring the patient receives medications on time, helping with daily activities like bathing, dressing, and eating. Other responsibilities may come up contingent upon situations.
Advantage would be fluency in Hebrew and Yiddish and experience working with government agencies.
OverviewLanguages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience 5 years or more
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Asset languages
- Hebrew
- Yiddish
Work setting
- Work in employer's/client's home
ResponsibilitiesTasks
- Administer medications
- Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
- Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
- Provide companionship
- Provide personal care
- Prepare and serve nutritious meals
Experience and specializationTarget audience
- Females
Specialization or experience
- Specialized environmental skills and knowledge
Additional informationWork conditions and physical capabilities