In Home Caregiver For Woman With Complex Medical Challenges Seeking a skilled and compassionate, trauma-informed female caregiver for in home care of a 38-year-old woman on the upper west side experiencing severe panic attacks, complex cPTSD and significant chronic medical challenges, including craniocervical instability, Lyme disease, and severe PMDD. This is a specialized, hands-on emotional support role requiring substantial experience with trauma de-escalation, nervous system regulation, providing emotional scaffolding and safety; holding space for some grief and depression. It's important to bring a strong toolbox of de-escalation techniques. These might include grounding techniques, somatic regulation, guided meditation, gentle breathwork, active listening, compassionate touch, and whatever other skills and approaches you can bring to the table. She was previously a vibrant, talented, funny active woman involved in the performing arts and a wonderful holistic chef. She is now largely housebound with significant physical limitations, including very restricted use of her arms. She responds well to a maternal kindness. Consistency, warmth, proactivity and assertiveness are vital. Above all, we're seeking a devoted, emotionally resilient person who brings both professional skill and genuine humanity to the role—someone who can offer hope, foster trust, and believe in her capacity for healing. We are deeply involved in getting her the best medical and holistic help on this healing journey. Prioritizing someone open to light food preparation and cleaning. Position is part time, 20+hours flexible (to be discussed). Pay rate starting at $30 per hour, depending on experience. Interviewing now.
