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Help Senior Couple with Appointments and/In House

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ORGANIZATION: International SEVA

  • 2 people are interested

NEED CARING HELPER for 70+ years old couple:
WHO:
Experienced Senior Care, who can speak English, Gujarati or Hindi.
WHEN: Part-time, Mon-Fri from 8:00AM to 2:00PM (Help for 1 day, 2 days, 3 days, 4 days or all 5 days for 2 to 4 hours only)
WHERE: E Co Cob Drive, Galloway, NJ 08205
WHAT: Primary Help: Is needed with taking the female and/or male to their Doctor's appt. Both are mobile, walks slowly and can get in and out of the car with hand held help.
Secondary Help: May need minor help in the kitchen and/or help with light exercises. Very clean, non smoking house. Perhaps take them out in wheelchair for fresh air. Dines on their own. Both have fear of falling.
EXPERIENCE: Please note your experience when applying and exactly your available day/time. A resume would help.

Both husband and wife have multiple health issues. The wife drives very short distances but is lately in a lot of pain so needs rides to the doctor's office/appts. They are flexible and willing to consider your available day/time, i.e. will make appts based on your schedule to take them back and forth.

Both are mobile, likes to be independent. Needs assistant while getting in/out of car. There will be an initial meeting for you at home to see their environment and if there is mutual interest for both of you. Must be dedicated. Reminding them of the basic, daily skills, perform basic, light exercises to optimize their health and most importantly bring out smiles that temporarily makes them forget their multiple symptoms :)

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About International SEVA

Location:

44715 Prentice Drive, P. O. Box 244, Ashburn, VA 20146, US

Mission Statement

Mission: Support, Embrace, Value & Accept (SEVA) the Autistic, Down Syndrome Children, Nourish the Hungry and Together Brighten Livelihoods. International SEVA is a U.S.A. registered 501(c)(3) charitable non-profit to educate & provide meals to the underprivileged, help reduce stigma, physical isolation, anxiety, and depression for the children with developmental disabilities and their care takers. With positivity and dedication we strive to promote dignity and inclusion; bring smiles, happiness through acts of generosity and kindness. SEVA in Sanskrit is a service performed without any expectations or rewards in return.

Description

SHORT TERM GOALS:

  • Seeking grant writers, marketing, social media creating post/management, and volunteer support.
  • Generous funding from individuals, Corporations, Foundations to provide hygiene kits, meals, groceries and educational/craft supplies for special needs children.


PROGRAMS:

  • Provide much needed & deserved well-being, joy & comfort through educational, wellness awareness, advocacy, religious & social services.
  • Provide poverty relief & share local community-based services with commitment & unwavering desire to always serve mankind with passion, persistence & hard work whenever & however possible to live with inner/mental peace. Promote self-fulfillment and self-sufficiency.
  • With trust, respect & open communication: Team-up, collaborate & provide educational & nutritional support to Organizations with similar passions, goals.


ACHIEVEMENTS:

  • 8,628 Pounds food donated
  • 7,698 Number of Hot Lunches/Dinners Served & Healthy Snack Bags Distributed
  • 1,597 Clients served with custom care to uplift their spirit, relieve loneliness & anxiety
  • 5,145 Items (Household, hygiene kits, school supplies) provided to low income, homeless shelters to thrive, restore hope & promote self-sufficiency

CAUSE AREAS

Community
Health & Medicine
Seniors
Community, Health & Medicine, Seniors

WHEN

Mon Oct 28, 2024 - Sat Jan 25, 2025

WHERE

Cob DriveGalloway, NJ 08205

(39.472874,-74.46429)
 

SKILLS

  • Elder care
  • Patient Care
  • Transportation
  • Housekeeping
  • CSR / Volunteer Coordination
  • Community Outreach

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Must be at least 22
  • Only individuals who has experience with seniors and have a valid driver's license will be considered.

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