Job Description

Live-In Caregiver Position

We are seeking a compassionate and reliable live-in caregiver to provide full-time support for a 28-year-old male client with multiple sclerosis (MS).

The caregiver will live on-site and provide:

• Personal care and assistance with daily activities
• Mobility support using a wheelchair and assistance with transfers
• Nighttime care, including repositioning and comfort
• Transportation using a wheelchair-accessible van

Patient overview:

• Age: 28 years old
• Weight: ~160 lbs
• Condition: Multiple sclerosis (MS)
• Lower body mobility is limited
• Fully alert and communicates clearly
• Uses a mobile wheelchair during the day (doubles as a sofa/bed)
• Requires twisting and turning / repositioning at night

Job type and location:

• Full-time, live-in position
• Preferred location: Bethesda, MD

Responsibilities:

• Assist with daily personal care and bathroom needs (client communicates when assistance is needed)
• Support mobility using a mobile wheelchair
• Assist with repositioning and comfort during the night
• Drive the client using a wheelchair-accessible van
• Transport client to and from work 34 days per week, 45 hours per shift
• Ensure the client's safety, comfort, and well-being

Schedule:

• Monday to Sunday
• Live-in availability required, including overnight care
• Daytime and nighttime support
• Flexible to accommodate changes in client's daily routine

Qualifications:

• Active CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) license required
• CPR certification required
• Experience with MS or mobility-impaired clients preferred
• Physically able to assist with transfers, repositioning, and overnight care
• Valid driver's license and confident driving a small van
• Patient, dependable, and compassionate

Compensation and benefits:

• $160$180 per day, based on experience
• Room and board included
• Long-term, supportive live-in position

How to apply:

Please submit your resume and a brief description of your caregiving experience. Qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview. Compensation: $160.00 per day.

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