Urgent Hiring: In‑Home Dementia Care Support Needed - Hickory Hills, IL 60457
Quick Summary
Location: Hickory Hills, IL 60457Start Date: ASAPHelper Rate: $15 per hour We are seeking a patient, attentive, and dependable helper to support a male client in his 70s who has dementia. His wife,
Responsibilities
~1 min read- →Assist with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
- →Provide reminders to use the bathroom
- →Monitor and redirect him when needed for home safety
- →Ensure water is turned off to prevent overflowing
- →Monitor meals and ensure food is properly prepared and safe to eat
- →Provide reminders regarding appropriate clothing, especially before going outside
- →Provide companionship and supervision
- →Assist with occasional errands (no doctor's appointments required)
- →Help care for the family dog, a very friendly Dalmatian
- →Maintain a safe and structured environment
- →Schedule currently undecided
- →Family will discuss their needs and determine the days and hours
- Experience with dementia care strongly preferred
- Patient and comfortable with redirection and frequent reminders
- Strong awareness of household safety
- Compassionate, observant, and dependable
- Comfortable around dogs
- Able to communicate respectfully with both the client and his
This role is best suited for a helper who understands that dementia care involves more than physical assistance. The ideal helper will be patient, observant, and proactive, providing gentle reminders and supervision to help prevent unsafe situations while preserving the client's dignity and independence.
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Listing Details
- Posted
- September 3, 2026
- First seen
- September 3, 2026
- Last seen
- September 28, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 24
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 42%
- Scored at
- September 28, 2026
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