Caregiving for male recovering from traumatic brain Injury
Location/Department: Residence is located within 8 minutes of Southern
Description/Duties: Caregiving for 76-year old male recovering from traumatic brain Injury
- Companionship & supervision to ensure safety
- Stand-by assistance required during care-giving for safety precautions to prevent falls
- Preparation of snacks & meals, when needed
- Must be near patient at all times for safety - as stated above.
Qualifications: Proof of training :
*Evidence of current or expired license or certification as a CNA (certified nursing assistant), NA (nursing assistant), HHA (home health aide), PCA (personal care assistant/personal care attendant).
*Completion of a training course for home care which includes course work in safe transfers and providing personal care to persons with physical disabilities. (Note: Evidence in the form of a Certificate of Completion or letter from an official at the school or training center is required.)
• Proof of training in the provision of personal care through prior employment in a long-term care facility as a Personal Care Attendant or similar position. Written verification from a current agency employer that describes the training received (Note: CPR certification or First Aid or Red Cross training without specific training in providing physical assistance is not considered adequate training for persons who require assistance with Activities of Daily Living.)
Hours: Episodic time periods - four to six hours per week - some weeks could be more hours depending on schedule
Pay Rate: $22 per hour
Person to Contact: Gayle Lyell
Email: gclyell44@me.com
Phone: 423-802-6808 - leave message if no answer - will return call
Job Posted: 10/28