Companion care to keep my with dementia safe

Sittercity.com; Underwood (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Sittercity.com is seeking a compassionate companionship caregiver to assist with a husband needing set hours and occasional extra shifts in Underwood, IA. The role involves minimal tasks beyond companionship, with attention to mood and safety, as he is barely ambulatory and mostly bed-bound or chair-bound.

Typical hours are Mon and Thur 12:30-3:30, Wed 8:30-11:30am and 6-9pm, Fri 9-noon, with potential additional times when available.

Job description

I need companionship care for my husband for when I can’t be with him. The hours would be mostly set with potential for occasional additional shifts. Generally no other tasks, such as housekeeping or cooking, would be required.

He is usually calm, cheerful, and agreeable although there may be occasional inappropriate comments. He is barely ambulatory and will be in bed or sitting in his chair and it is unlikely that he would need to be moved.

The hours needed are; Mon and Thur 12:30-3:30 Wed 8:30-11:30am and 6-9pm Fri 9-noon

There might be occasional additional times if the caregiver is available.