Odd Jobs in Reading, PA

About who needs care: Stage 2 cancer COPD About the care needs: Happy go lucky attuid Spanish speaking due to cooking food mopping sweeping laundry dishes Services needed include: transportation, meal preparation, errands / shopping, light housekeeping, companionship, feeding, and bathing / dressing.

About who needs care: 89-year-old, male with dementia with COPD which he uses oxygen 24/7. He loves to go outside, play cards, building blocks, etc. He has 2 dogs he loves very much. He will need reminders to where the bathroom is located and provide safety at all times. His wife is 80 and they have been together 30 years. She cares for herself but, does need help with safety when carrying meals, hot coffee, or snacks to the table. They both ambulate with a rollator. Safety is our top goal for both. She doesn't required much assistance but may from time to time. About the care needs: A sense of humor, and positive attitude when providing care. Someone who loves to have fun and joke around with my parents from time to time. Someone to provide a loving and safe environment. Special skills is patience. My dad does have accidents at times and will need to be cleaned up or showered. Someone that likes to read, play games, or just talk with my parents about anything from current affairs to fun facts they may have learned about. Services needed include: meal preparation, errands / shopping, light housekeeping, companionship, and mobility assistance.

About who needs care: I am diabetic and sometimes have a hard time navigating. I like counted cross stitch. I also have a 2-year-old male cat who I tend. About the care needs: It woukd be nice to have my caregiver to take me shopping also to doctors appointments Services needed include: transportation, meal preparation, errands / shopping, and light housekeeping.

About who needs care: Needs minor assistance with household upkeep, traveling to doctor appointments and grocery shopping. About the care needs: At this point I'm trying to obtain information on YOUR services Services needed include: transportation, meal preparation, errands / shopping, and light housekeeping.

About who needs care: My mom has COPD (on oxygen 24/7) and some memory loss. We're looking for someone to take her shopping and help with cleaning/straightening her room in an independent living facility. About the care needs: Need to drive. Need to understand that memory loss often comes with things going 'missing' in her room. Services needed include: transportation, meal preparation, errands / shopping, and light housekeeping.

About who needs care: My dad, Simon, has been in and out of the hospital, but when he gets discharged, I am looking for someone to provide transportation to his post op appointments, help set a routine for him to remember to take his meds and insulin, and maybe provide the occasional meal and other quality of life things. He sometimes has trouble walking and uses either a cane or a walker. But he is in good spirits, but could use the help when I am not home while working. Setting him up with a routine is desirable. He is a little bit on the introverted side, but can open up quickly when you get to know him. He has Acute Kidney disease meaning that he needs to be on a strict diet of low sodium, potassium and phosphorous. No heavy carbs either and a fluid restriction of less than 2000 ml. He also has had a history of chronic heart failure and hematuria. It's a lengthy list, but just something to keep in mind. About the care needs: I'm looking for someone who can be patient with my father. He can be stubborn at times because he's set in his ways, but with a little bit of persuasion and convincing, he can follow directions. Also, the occasional walking assistance, but he should be encouraged to be mobile to strengthen his mobility. Also to engage in conversation about anything, like traveling, Asian food, shows, the news, or even a simple joke. Basically someone who is a good communicator. Services needed include: transportation, meal preparation, errands / shopping, and light housekeeping.

I need a hands-on care provider with Alzheimer's / Lewy Body Dementia experience for my father in his late 80s who has Parkinson's and CHF. Caregiver will be one of two caregivers scheduled at all times. Medication management is required, along with assistance with bathing, feeding, and meal prep. Duties include providing companionship and assisting with mobility. Part of your responsibilities will include running errands, assisting with transporting to/from appointments, along with cleaning and organizing. Preferences for a caregiver who is CPR / first-aid trained.

Duties to include cleaning of the home, mostly inside and some outside of the home. Some organization. Washing linens and remaking beds, help with laundry and ironing, some running errands Prefer 4 hours a day, 3 days out of the week

We need hands-on care to take care of my loved one in Oley. Some light tidying up is involved. One of your responsibilities will be helping with bathing. Responsibilities include feeding. We're looking for some help preparing meals. We might ask you to run errands now and then.

About who needs care: Alice is 89 and still grieving from the death of her husband of nearly 65 years, who passed away in 2017. A lifelong worker -- sewing factory and farming - Alice is still unaccustomed to not working or having "duties" (like caring for her husband who was ill for years). She enjoys caring for animals (a peacock who lives on the farm, her cat, etc.) and spending time outdoors going for short walks or just sitting and taking in fresh air. She likes to reminisce and share past memories. About the care needs: Ideal caregiver needs to be cheerful, patient, okay with repeating themselves, and have a bit of a tough skin as Alice can be a little tough sometimes. Medical background or experience would be very helpful. Services needed include: meal preparation, errands / shopping, light housekeeping, and companionship.