In-home childcare:

Seeking experienced childcare provider who is able to live with us (and stay in our home 24/7, isolated from the coronavirus) for a period of about two months while I undergo cancer treatments. Responsibilities include taking care of a 6 year old and 9 year old who are currently remote learning. They need periodic assistance throughout the day to do their assigned school tasks, as well as general parental duties such as getting ready in the morning and going to bed at night. Start date is asap. IMPORTANT: I need someone who has been very careful about isolating for at least the past 2 weeks to be sure of low coronavirus risk. We have been careful about staying at home, and my children and I are undergoing tests to verify that we do not have the virus. We have a cat in the household. Salary negotiable, and commensurate with the extra precautions being required. Room and board (all meals) included. Please email downs@cmu.edu or text/call 412-977-9227.

Home health aide:

Seeking a full time home health aide to assist with general needs while I undergo cancer treatment. Responsibilities include support as needed during post-surgical period and following chemo treatments, including likely overnight stays during those times. Other responsibilities include general maintenance of the household, including laundry, cooking, and light housework. IMPORTANT: I need someone who has been very careful about isolating for at least the past 2 weeks to be sure of low coronavirus risk, and who will continue to self-isolate throughout this period including taking no other work and not living with anyone who is leaving the home for any reason. I can facilitate having your groceries delivered safely if necessary. We have been careful about staying at home, and my children and I are undergoing tests to verify that we do not have the virus. We have a cat in the household. Salary negotiable, and commensurate with the extra precautions being required. Meals during work time included. Please email downs@cmu.edu or text/call 412-977-9227.