Quadriplegic female seeking an energetic part-time personal care attendant starting July 1. Suitable candidates should be responsible and reliable with personal means of transportation. Applicants must have a valid drivers license, clean driving record and be comfortable driving a minivan. Previous personal care experience required, formal training preferred but not essential. Hourly wage based on experience. Responsibilities will include:
• Assistance with dressing, eating, bathing and grooming
• Taking care of urinary drainage equipment and bowel routine (suppository)
• Administering medication.
• Performing range of motion exercises/stretches
• Changing non-sterile dressings and bandages
• Performing transfers from bed to wheelchair (using a ceiling lift)
• Cooking simple meals
• Performing light housekeeping duties
• Helping client with easy administrative tasks
• Accompanying client to physicians' offices, running errands and other appointments