Duties to be completed daily:

·         Prepare medications for the day, med minder, measure out liquids and powder

·         Get out of bed AM

·         Assist in giving medications AM and PM

·         Assist with bathroom needs – toilet or bedpan

·         Prepare and serve breakfast (Cocoa Wheat’s)

·         Prepare AM snack

·         Set out clothes as needed

·         Peri-Care/ topical medications / skin check

·         Put to bed – position

·         Plug in electric char

·         Clean eyeglasses

Abilities:

·         Be able to use a Hoyer lift

·         Be able to give enemas

·         Reposition during night twice – bedpan at each reposition

Service Dog:

·         Take Mae (Service dog) for AM walk – clean up poop

·         Measure out lunch and supper servings in containers

·         Take Mae out during 1st reposition/bedpan at night

Household Chores:

·         Clean up Kitchen

·         Dishes AM and PM

·         Wipe off counters and the kitchen table

·         Take out trash and recycling to cans in the garage

·         Dust

·         Clean bathroom

·         Sweep and/or vacuum

·         Mop floors

·         Start grocery list as items are used

Special Requests:

·         Assist with day to day living chores upon request (example: complete a load of laundry, change bulbs…etc)

Preferences:

·         Lives close by

·         Dependable

·         Responsible

·         Sense of humor

·         Easy-going

·         Must love dogs

Fun Facts: 

·         I am routine regulated

·         I love to read and do word searches

·         I am very straightforward

·         I think I have a great sense of humor

·         Mae, my service dog, and she is the most important thing to me!

·         I use an electric wheelchair and a Hoyer lift

·         I need a lot of assistance with my personal care

·          I am a great advocate for herself and for Mae

·         I have participated in horseback riding and ballet

·         I sincerely enjoy giving back to the community when opportunity arises

·         I enjoy painting

·         I enjoy shows at the PAC

·         I am NOT an evening person

·         I volunteer at the Boys and Girls Club

·         I can provide direction and training when needed