Location: Hawi, Hawaii
Duration: Ongoing
Schedule: Part-time (approximately 20 hours per week)
Compensation: $25–35 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications
About the Position
We are seeking a reliable, compassionate, and physically capable caregiver and household helper to assist a family in Hawi. Immediate availability is preferred.
The husband is recovering from a stroke and experiences aphasia (difficulty with communication). He is friendly, cooperative, and relatively independent but requires assistance with mobility, personal care, and some daily activities. The ideal candidate will be patient, attentive, and comfortable supporting an individual with communication challenges.
Responsibilities
Caregiving Duties
Assist with medication administration and reminders
Provide support with toileting, showering, dressing, and personal hygiene
Assist with mobility and safe transfers around the home
Offer companionship and patient communication support
Monitor general well-being and communicate any concerns to the family
Household Support
Perform regular household cleaning and upkeep
Assist with larger cleaning and organization projects
Move, lift, and rearrange household items as needed
Help maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable home environment
Assist with miscellaneous household tasks and errands as needed
Qualifications
Previous caregiving experience preferred (professional or personal)
Comfortable assisting with personal care and hygiene needs
Ability to safely lift and move household items
Dependable, trustworthy, and punctual
Patient, compassionate, and respectful
Comfortable working independently and taking initiative
Experience working with stroke survivors or individuals with aphasia is a plus
CPR/First Aid certification is a plus but not required
Physical Requirements
Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift throughout the day
Ability to assist an adult with mobility and transfers
Ability to lift and move household items safely
Work Location: In person
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