Senior care in multi-generational home (South Anchorage)

We are looking for someone to come to our multi-generational house and help take care of our 76-year-old dad who has Parkinson’s Disease.

Duties may include…

 Getting him up in the morning

 Helping him shower and dress

 Preparing and feeding him meals

 Keeping him company and providing stimulation

 Remembering to give him medications

 Taking him on drives to look for moose

Qualities we are looking for in a caregiver…

 Strong enough to help Dad get in and out of bed and back on his feet when he falls

 Has experience working with people who have physical limitations

 Will take the initiative to do light housekeeping, laundry, meal prep, and other tasks

 Be capable and independent

 Be kind and friendly, positive and energetic

 Speaks English and is easily understood

About Dad…

He has periods of confusion and is impulsive (doesn't remember his physical limitations), but also periods of great clarity where you can see his humor, positivity and good spirit. He is starting to hallucinate more frequently and often thinks there are other people in the room or at the table. It seems like the more stimulation he gets, the less this happens. He has trouble with his balance and is getting weaker, so he uses a walker (when he remembers) but frequently stumbles or falls so he needs close supervision when he is moving around.

About us…

Single dad (widower) with 5 kids although two will be at college this fall

Large house in south Anchorage

Additional family members in the same neighborhood

Pay and job details…

$20-30/hr

30 hours per week guaranteed. The option for full-time exists for the right person willing to take on more duties

Hours are flexible and will probably be mapped out each week

If you are interested, possible extensions to this job include watching a 4-year-old, running errands, preparing dinner for the family.

Possible options to travel with Dad to Seattle

If this sounds like something you are interested in, please send me an email and include a resume or at least why you think you are a good candidate, what experience you have, and what is your availability.

Please email a resume and cover letter to me, Kirsten Frits. Please put "companion" in the subject line. Thank you