Location: Deer Park, IL 60010
Start Date: ASAP
Helper Rate: $20 per hour
We are seeking a compassionate and dependable helper to support an 80-year-old female who recently experienced a fall resulting in a broken wrist. Following her hospitalization, she has experienced reduced mobility and currently uses a walker.
She is also beginning peritoneal dialysis, and the family is determining what additional support may be needed around her dialysis routine.
Care Responsibilities
- Assist with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
- Provide support with daily routines and personal care
- Assist with safe mobility and walker use
- Provide companionship and general supervision
- Help maintain a safe and comfortable home environment
- Potentially provide support related to the client's peritoneal dialysis routine, depending on the family's care plan and caregiver qualifications
- Schedule TBD
- Hours and frequency will be determined based on the family's needs and dialysis plan.
Ideal Candidate
- Experience assisting older adults with mobility limitations and ADLs
- Patient, compassionate, and dependable
- Comfortable supporting a client who uses a walker
- Strong attention to safety and hygiene
This role is best suited for a helper who can provide patient, hands-on support with ADLs and mobility while helping the client regain confidence and independence following her fall and hospitalization.
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