Part Time Caregiver and Housekeeper

About the role

Community Horizons is assisting a gentleman in the Nekoosa area in finding a dependable, compassionate caregiver to provide in-home personal care and housekeeping support. This is a great opportunity for someone who listens well, communicates clearly, and wants to help a person remain comfortable and independent in his home.

Responsibilities

• Help with organizing and general household cleaning
• Pick up mail and complete laundry
• Occasionally assist with cleaning a litter box
• Assist with showering as needed, primarily washing his hair
• Provide care for leg wraps according to the member’s established routine and instructions
• Offer occasional colostomy-related assistance; because of adhesive sensitivity, the member is unable to wear a standard ostomy bag

Requirements

• Dependable and comfortable providing respectful personal care
• Strong listener who communicates clearly and directly
• Patient, calm, and able to respond constructively when pain causes frustration
• Comfortable offering a respectful reminder that you are present to help when challenging moments arise
• Comfortable working in a home with a friendly cat
• Willing to follow the member’s preferences, care instructions, and established routines
• Must avoid wearing or bringing vanilla fragrances into the home (member is sensitive to vanilla-scented perfume and products)

Pay

Hourly rate: $16.32

Schedule

Hours: 4:006:00 p.m. Preferred days: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday