Job Description

Job Summary

We are

URGENTLY

seeking a

Compassionate, Bilingual (Spanish/English) Private Caregiver

to assist an elderly husband returning home from the hospital this Friday. The recipient has

Dementia and Parkinson's

and is on a long-term care list, requiring

specialized experience

with both conditions and providing

comfort care

during this transitional period. Responsibilities include personal care (ADLs), mobility assistance, medication reminders, light housekeeping, and providing empathetic

Spanish-speaking companionship

to enhance comfort and dignity. Immediate interviews are being scheduled.

Key Responsibilities

Bilingual Communication:

Speaking Spanish with Jorge to provide comfort, aid in cognitive engagement, and build rapport.

Dementia and Parkinson's Care:

Providing specialized assistance that understands the unique challenges of both conditions (e.g., managing tremors, assisting with mobility, and using therapeutic communication).

Personal Care:

Assisting with

Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)

, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.

Mobility Assistance:

Safe transfer assistance (bed to chair, etc.) and supervised walking to prevent falls.

Medication Reminders:

Ensuring medications are taken on schedule (under the family's direction/RN oversight).

Companionship:

Providing engaging, supportive, and empathetic companionship.

Meal Preparation:

Preparing simple, nutritious meals and assisting with feeding as necessary.

Reporting:

Regularly communicating observations and any changes in Jorge's condition directly to Lori Wasyk (in English).

Qualifications & Requirements

Must be Fluent in Spanish and English.

Proven experience as a Caregiver,

especially with Dementia and/or Parkinson's clients

.

Certification (CNA, HHA, PCA) is preferred

but demonstrated experience and exceptional references are essential. Must be reliable, punctual, and have a genuine, warm, and patient demeanor. Ability to handle the emotional aspects of end-of-life or complex-needs care with professionalism and empathy. Valid driver's license and reliable transportation (if travel is required). Must be legally authorized to work and pass a background check.
Job Type: Casual

Pay: $21.93-$26.00 per hour

Work Location: In person