Overnight Caregiver for Elderly Patient With Dementia-Male Preferred
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Preferred Care at Home of Miami Beach
FL
Summary
Provide comprehensive personal care, mobility assistance, and health monitoring for an elderly couple in their home. Responsibilities include meal preparation, medication reminders, and providing emotional companionship.
Job Description
Role Overview
We are seeking a compassionate and reliable Home Health Aide or Certified Nursing Assistant to support an elderly couple in their home. Your primary goal is to ensure their safety, comfort, and well-being while assisting with daily tasks that they can no longer perform independently.
Key Responsibilities
Personal Care Assistance
- Assist both clients with bathing, dressing, grooming, and oral hygiene.
- Provide support with toileting and incontinence care.
- Help clients with mobility, transferring in/out of bed, and getting in and out of chairs or vehicles.
Medication & Health Monitoring
- Remind clients to take prescribed medications on schedule and document intake.
- Monitor vital signs (e.g., blood pressure, temperature, pulse) as directed by medical professionals.
- Observe and report any changes in physical or mental conditions to the family and supervising nurse.
Meal Preparation & Nutrition
- Plan and prepare nutritious meals tailored to the couple's specific dietary needs and restrictions.
- Assist with feeding if necessary and ensure proper hydration.
Companionship & Social Support
- Provide meaningful companionship, engage in conversation, and offer emotional support.
- Encourage participation in hobbies, gentle exercises, and social activities.
Qualifications & Requirements
- State-approved Home Health Aide (HHA) certification or equivalent experience.
- CPR and First Aid certification required.
- Passionate, empathetic, and respectful approach to elderly care.
- Ability to lift, transfer, and assist with physical mobility.
