Overnight Caregiver for Elderly Patient With Dementia-Male Preferred

Job Description

Job Description

Role Overview

We are seeking a compassionate and reliable Home Health Aide or Certified Nursing Assistant to support an elderly couple in their home. Your primary goal is to ensure their safety, comfort, and well-being while assisting with daily tasks that they can no longer perform independently.

 

Key Responsibilities

Personal Care Assistance

• Assist both clients with bathing, dressing, grooming, and oral hygiene.
• Provide support with toileting and incontinence care.
• Help clients with mobility, transferring in/out of bed, and getting in and out of chairs or vehicles. 

Medication & Health Monitoring

• Remind clients to take prescribed medications on schedule and document intake.
• Monitor vital signs (e.g., blood pressure, temperature, pulse) as directed by medical professionals.
• Observe and report any changes in physical or mental conditions to the family and supervising nurse. 

Meal Preparation & Nutrition  

• Plan and prepare nutritious meals tailored to the couple's specific dietary needs and restrictions.
• Assist with feeding if necessary and ensure proper hydration. 

Companionship & Social Support

• Provide meaningful companionship, engage in conversation, and offer emotional support.
• Encourage participation in hobbies, gentle exercises, and social activities. 

Qualifications & Requirements

• State-approved Home Health Aide (HHA) certification or equivalent experience.
• CPR and First Aid certification required.
• Passionate, empathetic, and respectful approach to elderly care.
• Ability to lift, transfer, and assist with physical mobility.