Part Time
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$16 – 39/hr
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Starts
02/02
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Melbourne, FL
About who needs care: Cataracts surgery upcoming, high bp and cholesterol, bad feet, needs to soak and spray powder, once or twice a week, Afraid to cook, two small dogs that need to go out more. Fall risk on uneven surfaces, tries to be independent, some short term memory loss. Not currently driving.
Loves Elvis, music, his pups, playing cards, watches too much TV.
Currently he gets up around 8, showers, takes dogs out back in yard, breakfast (usually cake or unhealthy), watches "telly", If I work from his house I make sure he eats lunch and dinner. Starts laundry (daily), bed by 11 depending on what is on TV.
I have a current rotator cuff injury so I can no longer clean his house as well.
He can be a little paranoid at first and suspicious. I will have to tell him any care giver is a friend of mine.
About the care needs: Someone kind and patient, good sense of humor, loves dogs, Must speak clearly (hearing issues) and slowly. I use hand gestures when I can. Consistent and good communication. He plays black jack and rummy but not requires - he will teach you!
He loves to go out to eat and I am trying to teach him low or no sodium options, cook simple meals, help him stay focused on one thing at a time.
Services needed include: transportation, meal preparation, errands / shopping, light housekeeping, and companionship.