AGENCIES PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT ME. I’ve had nothing but very poor experience from agencies who bring me people who are not experienced and who do not speak English. No thank you.
Seeking FEMALE, Live-in CAREgiver for dementia patient. 12-month min commitment. This is a long term position.
East Glenview.
FLAT RATE PAY. NO HOURLY. NO SPLIT SHIFT.
WEEK DAYS Monday- Friday: $5000/mo
OR
WEEKENDS: approx 8am Sat- 8am Monday ( or whatever schedule you arrange with weekday caregiver).
Paid weekly via electricity Zelle.
Our mom is 85 with advanced dementia and sundowner. You MUST have experience with patients with this condition. She walks a little but needs constant assistance. She cannot walk by herself or she will fall. She talks gibberish constantly all day so you must be patient and tolerant. She sleeps VERY well, usually 7-9 hours sleep so you will get plenty of time to yourself and to rest. However she needs help with bathing and the toilet keeping sanitary and changing her pads and depends underwear, meals, light housekeeping, and constant companionship. She does not like being alone or abandoned for long periods of time.
REQUIREMENTS:
- VACCINATED and her regular vaccine boosters. If you’re against vaccinations please do not apply.
- BE AVAILABLE TO START WORK IMMEDIATELY.
- SPEAK ENGLISH WELL: Patient needs conversation and companionship. She likes to talk. NO TRANSLATOR APPS.
- REFERENCES: Must provide recent VERIFIABLE references with proof of payment from your last job reference… if you have been fired from a caregiving job please do not apply. We do a VERY thorough screening and background check.
- BE PHYSICALLY and MENTALLY FIT. Must be able to help patient in and out of bed and to toilet. This requires some strength. If you’re overweight and have a bad back or knees this is not the job for you.
- BATHING and TOILET: showering patient, and assisting with toilet ( changing adult diapers, pads etc….
- HOUSEKEEPING: You must be a clean and organized person. clean bathroom, vacuum, dishes, laundry, kitchen counters etc…
- MEALS: must be able to cook basic, tasty meals: salad, hamburgers, pasta, vegetables, sandwiches, eggs toasts bacon….
- MEDICATIONS and VITAMINS:
- COMPANIONSHIP: take her for walks to the forest or park in her wheelchair when weather is nice. Spend time talking with her. She can be moody and she can get angry sometimes. Other times she is happy and pleasant. You must be prepared for this.
WRITTEN JOB APPLICATION that includes several, basic questions.
MESSAGE ME TO GET A CONVERSATION STARTED. I cannot accept phone calls at my work. I am screening dozens of applicants so I ask you to please communicate in writing so I can remember your BASIC INFORMATION. No confidential information will be exchanged.
I will schedule a VIDEO INTERVIEW so we both know this is a legit job and not a scammer. if I feel you’re a good fit then request you to complete a JOB APPLICATION FORM.
As we are a busy family who all work we communicate several times a day with caregiver in TEXT. So if you cannot text please do not apply.
We are a private, Northshore FAMILY seeking experienced, quality care.
We are looking for the right people to replace our current caregiver who is now pregnant.
Car is NOT a requirement.
Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.