CAREgiver POSITION

Job Title: Caregiver/ Housemanager

Location: 475 Porterfield Road, Porter, Maine, 04068

Terms: Full-time (40 hours per week)

Compensation: $1,000/ week plus free housing in independent two-bedroom, one-bathroom home

About us

This position would provide support to Marty Tracy (age 74) and Peter Hagerty (age 79) to allow them to safely and comfortably age in their home of over 50 years. Marty and Peter moved to Porter, Maine in the foothills of the White Mountains in 1974 as part of the back to the land movement. Marty made pottery, Peter logged with horses, and they both started a small flock of sheep. In the 80s they founded Peace Fleece, an international wool business that blended wool of historic enemies to foster peace through trade. Marty and Peter are now retired and hoping to stay on their beloved farm as long as possible. They both have experienced some health challenges and need support. Peter is experiencing some early dementia and Marty is recovering from a stroke and has some balance and mobility challenges.

RESPONSIBILITIES

● Provide companionship and emotional support to Marty and Peter

● Provide transportation, especially to Peter who no longer has a license

● Run errands, as needed, including to the supermarket, pharmacy, etc.

● Walk dogs (2)

● Feed dogs (2) and cats (2)

● Help with farm chores, including gardening, stacking wood, etc.

● Clean the house

● Cook meals

● Help with tasks as requested by Marty and Peter

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

● Driver’s license

● Must live on farm (at El Nido, see below)

● Must love dogs

COMPENSATION

● $1,000/ week (40 hours)

● Free housing at “El Nido”

○ About El Nido: El Nido is a beautiful two-bedroom, one-bathroom home on Marty

and Peter’s 150-acre farm. The house is located behind Marty and Peter’s house

on the side of a mountain surrounded by woods. It is a modern and cozy new

home that was built from the trees that were harvested by Peter and his horses

(see photos below). Includes washer and dryer.