Compassionate Home Health Aide — Evening & Weekend Support

Sittercity Incorporated; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

In-home elder care role in Sterling, VA, for an 81-year-old mother with mobility challenges and oxygen support. Evening shifts several days per week and occasional weekends are required.

Responsibilities include dinner/snacks, physical therapy support, vital signs checks, medication reminders, mobility assistance, bedtime prep (possible shower), companionship and light housekeeping in a cat-friendly home.

Qualifications

• Experience caring for mobility-impaired elderly.
• Ability to assist with daily living activities.
• Comfort with oxygen therapy equipment.
• Cat-friendly home environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with dinner and snacks.
• Support with physical therapy exercises
• Check vital signs, give medication
• Support for mobility
• Assist with preparing for bed. Possible assistance showering
• Provide companionship
• Light housekeeping

Skills

Mobility assistance

Medication management

Vital signs monitoring

Companionship support

Job description

In-home elder care role in Sterling, VA, for an 81-year-old mother with mobility challenges and oxygen support. Evening shifts several days per week and occasional weekends are required.

Responsibilities include dinner/snacks, physical therapy support, vital signs checks, medication reminders, mobility assistance, bedtime prep (possible shower), companionship and light housekeeping in a cat-friendly home.