Urgent Hiring: In-Home Support Needed - Deer Park, IL 60010

Herewith; Deer Park (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Herewith is seeking a compassionate helper in Deer Park, IL to assist an 80-year-old female who recently fell and sustained a broken wrist. You will support ADLs, daily routines, and mobility with a walker, provide companionship, and help maintain a safe, hygienic home environment.

Depending on the care plan, you may assist with aspects of the client's peritoneal dialysis routine under supervision. Schedule is TBD; hours and frequency will be determined by the family's needs and dialysis plan.

Qualifications

• Experience assisting older adults with ADLs and mobility.
• Patient and dependable with a caring approach.
• Comfortable supporting a client who uses a walker.
• Strong attention to safety and hygiene.

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.

Skills

ADL assistance

Mobility support

Compassionate care

Safety awareness

Job description

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

• 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.

Hiring info

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