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Hands-on Care Needed For My Grandfather In Chicago

Chicago, IL

$23-38

Hourly rate

Part time

Job type

Starts September 30

About the job

About who needs care: My Grandpa has COPD, as well as a enlarged prostate - it seems that is accompanied with frequent bathroom travel. Having someone to

About who needs care: My Grandpa has COPD, as well as a enlarged prostate - it seems that is accompanied with frequent bathroom travel. Having someone to assist with shower/bath time & helping prepare food. Ideally, his morning would start around 8-9 a.m. His morning usually consists of coffee, time in the bathroom & dressing for the day. He spends his morning in the kitchen, moving to the living room to look out the window, nap, and relax on his office chair. After this point, im home from work. About the care needs: My grandpa is an old-fashioned, but sweet old man. He is stubborn and doesn't have much of a filter (forgets what is appropriate to not say/say. Giving him time to speak, and being patient is extremely important for his comfort. Taking time to chat with him, read with him, or do puzzles can be great for him. He has a lot of regret and loss in his life, because of this he can be down sometimes/ Services needed include: feeding, bathing / dressing, and mobility assistance.

Caregiver preferences

Mobility Assistance

Bathing / Dressing

Feeding

Job schedule

Monday
6am-12pm
Wednesday
6am-12pm

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