carer

Caregiving for an 87-year-old senior woman (155 cm, 60 kg) who lives alone in her own apartment in a smaller, very rural town. She suffers from age-related frailty and heart problems, has fluid in her legs and lungs, wears a pacemaker, and has undergone a cardiac catheter procedure. After a hospital stay and subsequent short-term care (Kurzzeitpflege), she is returning home, where she will receive palliative care. She uses a wheelchair and is no longer able to walk, but can stand for a short time; moderate assistance with lifting is needed during transfers, and she cooperates. She needs partial assistance with dressing, personal hygiene, and toileting, mainly in the morning with washing and transferring to the commode chair. Duties include meal preparation, cleaning, laundry, and care of the entire household. Her son, who is himself a caregiver, is always present and helps with basic care; the family lives nearby and arranges medication, doctor visits, and shopping. Night duty is not required, as the senior usually sleeps through the night. We are looking for a woman with intermediate German language skills, without a driver's license; there are no pets in the household, and smoking is permitted only outside the apartment. The caregiver will arrange her free time with the family. The caregiver has a separate guest room with internet access at her disposal.