Compassionate Caregiver Needed – Waterloo, IA 50702

Herewith; La Porte City (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Herewith is seeking a compassionate caregiver in Waterloo, IA to provide daily support for a 62-year-old female client with mobility limitations and a catheter. The caregiver will assist with transfers, catheter management, and daily living tasks in a private setting.

The role requires reliability for morning and evening shifts, with flexible start times and the ability to adapt to the client’s needs. Prior catheter care experience is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• The client is wheelchair-bound and requires transfers and catheter care.
• Experience with mobility support and catheter management is preferred.
• Compassion and dependability are important traits.

Responsibilities

• Morning shift: wellness check, assist with changing clothes, drain and reattach catheter, support transfer to wheelchair.
• Evening shift: catheter care and transfer from wheelchair to bed.

Skills

Mobility assistance

Catheter care

Transfer assistance

Private caregiver

Job description

Location

Waterloo, IA 50702

Start Date

ASAP

Caregiver Rate

$25 per hour

Job Description

We are seeking a compassionate and dependable female caregiver to provide daily support for a 62-year-old female client with a history of two major strokes. The client is wheelchair-bound, with limited mobility on her left side, and requires assistance with transfers and catheter care. This role is ideal for someone experienced, patient, and attentive to personal care needs.

Client Overview

• Female, 62 years old
• History of two major strokes
• Left hand and legs are non-functional
• Can take a few steps with assistance
• Wheelchair user
• Uses a catheter with frequent urination

Care Responsibilities

• Morning Shift (1 hour):
  • General wellness check
  • Assist with changing clothes
  • Drain and reattach catheter
  • Support with transfer to wheelchair (client can mostly self-transfer but may need assistance if unsteady)
• Evening Shift (1 hour):
  • Assist with catheter care
  • Support transfer from wheelchair to bed

Schedule

• Days: Monday through Sunday
• Hours:
  • Morning: Flexible between 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM
  • Evening: Flexible between 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Caregiver Preference

Experience with mobility assistance and catheter care strongly preferred

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