Do you have a nurturing spirit and a desire to make a difference in someone's life? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

We are currently seeking a Caregiver to provide support and assistance to an elderly woman with advanced dementia on SATURDAYS from 8:00AM to 8:00PM. She lives in a memory unit in a facility in south Sarasota. She needs companionship and guidance that the facility is not staffed to provide. She’s a pleasant person but the effects of dementia mean that she can be moody and in need of persistent coaxing (to eat, to go for a walk, to use the bathroom, etc.).

Responsibilities:

· Monitoring the client’s condition while providing companionship and emotional support.

· Accompanying her to meals in the dining area and encouraging her to eat.

Helping with her toileting – changing her Depends and cleaning her when needed.

Walking with her (no walker) around the interior of the facility, something she enjoys.

Describing the events of each shift in notes to be filed in our phone app.

Requirements:

Compassionate and patient demeanor.

Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with the client and her husband (who lives in the facility with her but is mostly away during the shifts).

Valid Florida driver's license and a reliable vehicle (with current registration and insurance).

A “Level II” background clearance. We can guide you in securing this if you do not have it.

A lack of any felony convictions.

Wage:

$19.00/hour

Apply now to join our team. At Close to Home Caregivers, we know the challenges (and gratification) of caring for people who can’t care for themselves -- because we are a caregiving agency run by caregivers. So, we make every effort to find a good fit for our caregivers. If our caregivers are happy, our clients are going to be happy.

Please consider joining us in providing exceptional care and support to a lovely person in need!

This agency is independently owned and operated. Your application will go directly to the agency, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this agency. All inquiries about employment at this agency should be made directly to the agency location, and not to Home Care Evolution Corporate.