Live-In Caregiver Needed for elderly couple

The Mobility Center of the Grand Strand•Murrells Inlet, SC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Seeking a compassionate and highly responsible live-in caregiver for a lovely elderly couple in their home in Murrells Inlet, SC. Stay on site 24/7. • Female, age 88 – dementia and limited mobility • Male, age 94 – blind and hard of hearing but largely self-sufficient The husband mostly needs assistance with meals and occasionally locating items. Care is primarily focused on the wife. This is a live-in position with private room and bathroom and board provided in a beautiful home. Typical Responsibilities Prepare 3 meals daily (must be a good cook) Assist with care for elderly individual with limited mobility Help manage oxygen/nebulizer treatments Light household organization and maintaining a structured environment General companionship and attentive support Work Expectations Typical day requires about 7–8 hours of active work, with significant downtime when the couple is resting or sleeping. Scheduled time off each week will be provided with reasonable advance notice.

Requirements

Valid driver’s license and own vehicle
Clean driving record
Non-smoker
No pets
No young children or spouse living in the home (children must be grown and independent)
Comfortable using computer, smartphone, or Kindle
Flexible schedule
3 outstanding references required
Criminal background check required

Nice To Haves

Experience working with the elderly or dementia patients (nursing or caregiving background preferred)
Extremely organized, patient, attentive, honest, and friendly
Comfortable conversing and providing companionship
Intelligent and able to handle day-to-day caregiving decisions