Location: Charlottesville, VA, 22901
Start Date: ASAP
Helper Rate: $25 per hour
We are seeking a skilled and attentive helper to support a male client recovering from surgery who has a tracheostomy. He is physically small, uses a walker, and enjoys short walks. The family is looking for daily support to complement home health visits.
Care Responsibilities
- Provide tracheostomy care support(including suctioning as needed)
- Assist with basic wound care and monitoring
- Support mobility and walking (walker assistance)
- Perform light housekeeping
- Help maintain a safe, clean, and organized home environment
- Offer general support and companionship
- Daily care preferred (exact schedule TBD)
- Home health services currently 2x per week
- Additional consistent daily support needed
Ideal Candidate
- Experience with tracheostomy care and suctioning REQUIRED
- Comfortable with post-surgical care and monitoring
- Patient, attentive, and detail-oriented
- Able to assist with light mobility support
- Reliable and consistent
This role is best suited for a helper with hands-on medical support experience, who can confidently assist with trach care while also providing day-to-day household and emotional support.
Hiring info:
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