Contact & Location For This Position

Name

Linda T 

Phone

(917) 658-0190 

Address

Boca Raton, FL 33431 

It is NOT okay for Senior Care Agencies to contact this individual.

Title & Description

Title

CAREGIVER & PROJECT MANAGER & FRIEND 

Description

THE POSITION: You will work with a husband & wife in their 80s (our parents). Both are totally “with it” (smart, well read, funny, “big” personalities & salt of the earth people) –in good, overall physical condition with some mobility issues. Father still drives & is very independent. Mother requires some personal care assistance but neither have any serious medical issues at this time. Large family & a daughter who lives nearby and is very active with parents’ lifestyle/care & will support & partner with this person closely. We are looking for someone who truly understands, values & “lives” our family goal as it relates to this job: e.g. for our parents to continue to maintain an independent, high quality lifestyle at home. We are searching for a “take charge,” “stand-alone” individual - someone we can depend upon 24/7 (on call) but who will have part-time support, as needed as well. Ideally person will work 6 days/week – roughly 12 hour days. That said, there is some downtime during the day. Person will work hard and long hours but this job is more lifestyle driven versus caring for an ill or terminal patient. Individual will manage a part-time staff (night nurse and back-up/support person) at this time. We’ve interviewed a boatload of people thus far & haven’t found that “special” individual (e.g. caretaker, administrator, manager and friend – someone who’ll embed in the family & be treated as an adopted family member versus an employee). Your predecessor (our dear friend & a special member of this family, has been with us 8 years & will train her replacement). Loyalty & longevity resonate with this family; it works BOTH ways. The person we hire must be strong (physically & mentally) & bridge high-level responsibilities with the day-to-day, more routine tasks that are required to fulfill this role. Individual must have proven leadership, administrative & managerial qualities - yet willingly be able to roll-up-their sleeves, get in the trenches, work hard & multi-task to get the job done. Person must, also, work smart, proactively and efficiently & will “take charge” as it relates to managing a household, a part-time homecare staff, appointments & projects for our parents – etc.). Administrative responsibilities will span coordinating a calendar to scheduling appointments (e.g. nurse visits, physical therapy, doctor visits etc.) to overseeing additional staff (house cleaner, part time caretakers, maintaining a staffing schedule & time sheets). Individual will provide basic home health/caretaker duties such as assistance to our Mother in her morning routine, daily laundry, light cleaning, shopping, physician appointments & meal prep (fresh, healthy, delicious meals). Should enjoy cooking and be open to learning how to cook for our parents – this is VERY IMPORTANT. Family is in Boca Raton, FL presently through end of May, 2009 when they will return to their just south of Boston, MA home for the summer/fall - then back to Boca Raton for the winter. If caregiver is willing to travel, will have the option of working in both locations with family (Boston position requires a live-in; travel & living expenses included).  

Miscellaneous

Desired Services

Live-In Home Care, Transportation, Errands/Shopping, Personal Care, Light Housecleaning, Meal Preparation, Visting Physician 

Desired Years Paid Experience

5 

Expected Pay Rate

To Be Determined 

Smoke-Free Environment Required?

No 

Interaction with Pets Required?

No 

Own Transportation Required?

No 

Qualifications

Education

 

Need Licensed Practicing Nurse?

No 

Need Registered Nurse?

No 

Need Certified Nursing Assistant?

No 

Required Spoken Languages

English 

Additional Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS: Proven caretaking & administrative skills are required. Must be very reliable & a strong communicator – also hard working, resourceful, well organized and able to adapt to different situations and personalities. Do not require licensed home health aid (although HHA preferred) but some experience working with or supporting the elderly is A MUST. Private duty experience, preferably some live-in stints is also a plus. Person should not smoke & must be willing to abstain from wearing perfume on-the-job. Must have a driver’s license & good driving record. Some computer skills required. Must currently reside in USA. Will thoroughly check references (required). HOURS: Ideally, person will work Monday through Saturday (roughly 9 AM to 9 PM) but some flexibility around days/hours. You will manage the staff that supports you. POTENTIAL START DATE: Some flexibility around start date but ideally as soon as possible/near term. 2-3 weeks training in Boca Raton, FL. Comfortable living conditions as needed. CONTACT INFORMATION: Should you be interested in learning more about this position please forward any background information on yourself (a resume or brief bio/summary would be ideal. 

Availability

Required on Short Notice?

No 

This is a Live-in Position?

Yes 

Part Time or Full Time?

Full-Time 

Position Begins

October 15th, 2008 

Position Ends

October 15th, 2009 

	Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
Early Morning (6am-9am)
Late Morning (9am-12pm)
Early Afternoon (12pm -3 pm)
Late Afternoon (3pm-6pm)
Early Evening (6pm-9pm)
Late Evening (9pm-12am)