Odd Jobs in Durham, NC

We are looking for a job coach to assist our loved one in the workplace who has a disability. Our loved one is an articulate young woman who has cerebral palsy and uses a walker and wheelchair for mobility. The job coach will work along side her our loved in her work environment to assist her in the performance of her job tasks and to be an on the job advocate as well. Our loved one works in customer service as greeter and checks customer receipts 3 days a week in a local retail environment. The job coach will be expected to transport our loved one to and from her place of employment. Transportation will be provided. Previous experience as job coach for a disabled person is desired but not required.

Seeking a consistent, experienced, mature, trustworthy, team player to care for two seniors in their late 70s--husband and wife--who would benefit from some extra care in their home. Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to, light housekeeping, meal preparation and assistance, transportation for appointments and errands, laundry, and companionship. Husband is diagnosed with Alzheimer's and is in the early stages of his illness. Caregiver would assist in engaging him with conversation, games, walks and trips to museums or other areas of interest. Wife needs assistance with light housekeeping, meal preparation and transportation for husband to activities in the community. Position is 20 hours per week, preferably afternoon through dinner, with potential for additional hours. Clean driving record required. Non-smoker only

We are looking for a kind, honest, reliable caregiver for our two children (1. 5 and 4 years). We need approximately 25 hours/week, both will be in part time preschool. Days can vary, for the right candidate we can adjust our work schedules to have the same days every week! We have had a nanny for the past 3 years who became part of our family. She moved to be closer to her grandchildren and we miss her immensely! We hope to find another person that will love and care for our children as she did. Happy to discuss details but duties to include care for the children, light housework. With our work schedules we have weeks where we don't need 25 hours of childcare but we are open to guaranteeing these hours and having some light housework/errands in lieu of childcare those weeks, even if the workload is not 25 hours.

Hi! I am looking for a live-in nanny for this coming summer, June 1- Sept 1 (flexible start and end dates). I am looking for childcare and help with cooking, tidying up and errands 20 hours/week this summer, at $20/hr ($1600/month). I am offering the upstairs floor of my house, which includes the primary bedroom, as part of the exchange for nanny support. $800/month would go towards rent, and $800/month would be paid in cash. There is a possibility for more hours if of interest to the nanny. (For context, I've been renting the whole upstairs for $1100/month, but I'm charging $800/month, including utilities and internet in order to find a great nanny.) . My son and I have rooms on the first floor of my house. The upstairs includes the primary bedroom and primary bathroom and an office/bonus space as well. There is a washer/dryer and attic space for extra storage. Please let me know if you are interested, have any questions, and if you might be a good fit with me and my 5-year-old son. We are a responsible, fun-loving, and kind family, and are looking for the same in a housemate and nanny.

About who needs care: Elderly retired top physician and professor of meidcine with mobility issues due to spinal issues; needs increasing daily assistance with preparing meals, cleaning up, driving to appointments, dinner prep, after dinner assistance, long term needs in a year +- for line in possibly - depends on developments. Looking for one person with growing relationship and trust for long term acceptance and increasing work loads. This search being lead by daughter About the care needs: Educated, caring, understanding, pro active, interactive and understanding of personalities which may be reticient to being assisted at the outset but not generally demanding. Elderly person loves bridge and watching sports does not socialize enough and would needs a pro active approach and a push to get out of the house. Husband has passed away. Services needed include: transportation, meal preparation, errands / shopping, light housekeeping, companionship, and mobility assistance.

About who needs care: Parkinsons, mild dementia, low vision, take them to rock steady boxing, meals, remind meds, ADLs About the care needs: Good listener, be able to read, able to just talk and listen to stories, encourager Services needed include: transportation, meal preparation, errands / shopping, light housekeeping, feeding, and bathing / dressing.

Help needed for myself in my 70s - seeking part-time help with organizing home and some light housekeeping. The ideal match will meet the requirements below. I might ask you to run errands now and then. Preferences for a caregiver who is a non-smoker and comfortable with pets.

About the care needs: I'm looking for a caregiver for an elderly person to provide part time care such as bathing, light meal prep and companionship. Services needed include: meal preparation, errands / shopping, light housekeeping, companionship, feeding, and bathing / dressing.

Looking for a companion for my aunt who has Alzheimer's. The right person would have to be a great conversationalist, enjoy watching TV, and persuasive enough to get her to go for a walk every day. Also to give her a pre-prepared lunch or snack. There is no housework or medicine delivery. Just looking for a caring friend to spend time with my aunt so that I can work or run errands.

About who needs care: Recent broken arm after a fall. In outpatient physical therapy. Walks with cane and she does have some stability issues. She loves companionship and talking. enjoys her daily devotionals and reading some. Enjoys watching her soap every day at 12:30. She likes things to be scheduled and does not like a lot of change. About the care needs: Female caregiver. Would enjoy someone who likes to talk some and helpful. Would need to be able to assist a little with bathing and doing her hair. Not a lot of assistance. May need assistance with ambulation time to time. Enjoys sitting on the front porch. Services needed include: transportation, meal preparation, errands / shopping, light housekeeping, feeding, and bathing / dressing.

I'm looking for care for my husband who just turned 62. I keep his medications in a day to day pill container on the kitchen counter and he knows to take them. He has chorea. . He was diagnosed 12 years ago. He still can shower, shave and dress himself. The issue with his condition is that of confusion. He watches TV all day long, but takes naps. Please be willing to do light housekeeping. One of your responsibilities is to check on him from time to time. He loves to walk the trails by our house. He will never let you know when he leaves though. He does wear a medical necklace. Additional responsibilities include meal preparation. Looking for a caring and compassionate companion. Duties include transportation (doctor's appointments, errands, etc.). Preferences for a caregiver who is comfortable with pets. We have a cat.

We are looking for a nanny/house manager in Durham. Must be: --Excellent driver with safe car --Responsible --Organized --Self-starter First priority will be 12-year-old boy/girl twins. --School drops off/pick up --After school activity/summer camp drop off/pick up --Overseeing homework --Available if kids need to be picked up from school early --Supervise on half days and days off school (and when no summer camp) Other responsibilities --Dog walks (Golden Doodle and Mini Bernie Doodle) --Grocery shopping --Meal prep --Errands --Straightening/organizing/light cleaning of home --Laundry Hours --Mon/Wed/Fri 6:45/7am-6 p.m. --Tues 6:45a-7am-2 p.m. --One weekend/month for 3-4 hours (mutually agreed upon evening) --May need occasional help with Thursdays Vacation/holidays Paid vacation when we are on vacation. Salary somewhat negotiable

We are a medical family moving to the Durham area in June this year and need to find a full time nanny for our baby boy. He is curious and fun loving even at the current age of 4 months! He will be 7 months when we arrive in Durham. We need someone who can do a 7am-3 or 4 p.m. schedule Mondays to Fridays at our home. Duties include everything related to baby feeding and clean up, engaging in age appropriate play activities, baby's laundry and organization of his stuff, light housekeeping and willing to pay more for meal prep or additional errands. Can offer guaranteed hours, vacation and sick day pay. Please be Covid, flu, and Tdap vaccinated, a non smoker, and not a cat owner (I am very allergic). No college student applicants please as we are looking for someone long term.

About who needs care: I am an avid reader Any well written novel is my favorite. My ideal day would include good eats and entertainment No underlying issues. About the care needs: I nt Effecient and innovative. Services needed include: transportation, meal preparation, errands / shopping, and light housekeeping.

About who needs care: He has several medical conditions. We are mainly concerned about his dizziness from dehydration. He is a fall risk. He needs to drink. He needs to take his meds. He is more confused lately. He will mostly watch TV. He will engage in conversation. He likes sports and politics. He is really sweet and will talk about anything. There is a dog in the house that he takes care of. About the care needs: I need somebody mature and firm who is going to tell him why she is there. I want her to cook lunch every day (he really only eats chicken), or pick up lunch out. 6/23: 9-1 and 6/24, 6/25, 6/26, 6/27, 6/28: 11-1. Total= 14 hours. Basic welfare check. Services needed include: transportation, meal preparation, errands / shopping, light housekeeping, and companionship.

About who needs care: Recent right femur fracture. Need assistance with morning care routine and meal prep. Need assistance with bedtime routine. Enjoy reading, birdwatching, gardening (but unable to garden at present). Daily routine/structure: Typical morning routine ADL's, breakfast, prepare for the day, situated in living room. In evening, complete ADL's and bed prep, help getting in bed. About the care needs: Personable, good sense of humor, kind, compassionate, complete light meal prep. Assist with getting into bed and assist in arranging legs and body comfortably. Light housekeeping, laundry, loading and running dishwasher. Changing bed linens. Services needed include: meal preparation, errands / shopping, light housekeeping, feeding, and bathing / dressing.