Provide personal assistance to a previously vibrant middle-aged woman who is fighting to recover from long Covid. Provide structure to each day, making meals, keeping a clean environment, helping with small projects, taking walks, providing a social outlet for the client. Work involves 5-6 days/week of around-the-clock care. Living with the client, you will have your own bedroom, closet, parking space, and shared bathroom in a brand new apartment located in a very quiet, upscale, safe neighborhood. Housing is included in your compensation.
Client is a Maine native, well educated and traveled, and loves talking about a variety of subjects.
Desirable qualities:
Organized
Has a passion for health and wellness
Familiar with, if not loves to eat, gluten free food
Understands the importance of a plant-based diet
High degree of emotional intelligence
Has a background in mental health or the healing arts
Enjoys conversation, cooking and some light adventure
Relatively healthy without any major health issues
Client-focused
Handles change well
Flexible with a positive attitude
Shiny, happy personality
Compassionate
Patient
Age 35+
Excellent communication skills (listening and expressing yourself)
Fun-loving with a good sense of humor
If you like to stay busy with reading, working from home, cleaning, coming up with new recipes, playing games – all the better
Comfortable using car to bring client wherever she wants to go
Good problem-solving skills
Provide emotional comfort to client when needed
Good team player
Finds joy in the little things
Deals with stress in a healthy way
Grounder
Must speak and read English
Must be able to follow directions and have attention to detail
Heart-focused and joy-filled person
Agreeable and easygoing
EXTREMELY reliable – client cannot be left alone
If you are interested in this position, please provide your background, relevant experience, and why you think this would be a good fit for you. Background check required.