About who needs care: The client is paralyzed in her legs and has limited mobility in her arms and hands. She uses an electric Hoyer lift to get in and out of bed, onto the toilet and into her wheelchair. Client can train you if you have never used a Hoyer lift. The clients husband has been doing her caregiving and needs some respite during the day. If the fit is right it will become a regular situation a few times a week. Both husband and client smoke in the house and drink. They have an young, friendly, energetic dog. Services needed include: meal preparation, errands / shopping, light housekeeping, feeding, bathing / dressing, and mobility assistance.
Mobility Assistance
Bathing / Dressing
Feeding
Light Housekeeping
Meal Preparation
Errands / Shopping