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Caregiving for a 92-year-old senior woman (160 cm, 55 kg) who lives in a bungalow in the small town of Wennigsen together with her husband. She suffers from dementia with limited short-term memory, but she is friendly, calm, and speaks little. She is well oriented in her home environment. She uses a walker for mobility, which is available to her, and she moves around the home independently. When dressing and undressing, she only needs verbal guidance; for personal hygiene she needs partial assistance, and for showering she needs support. She manages meals and toileting independently.

The job duties include meal preparation, grocery shopping, cleaning of the living areas, and laundry care, as well as accompanying the senior and guiding her in daily activities. Her husband also lives in the household; he is still very independent but occasionally needs minor assistance. Night duty is generally not required, and no lifting is necessary. Grocery stores are about 10 minutes away on foot, and there is a good S-Bahn connection.

We are seeking a woman with a good command of German, without a driver's license; this is a long-term position in a rotating shift system. Smoking is not tolerated in the household. The caregiver arranges her free time with the family. The caregiver has a private room with internet access and her own toilet at her disposal.

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.

Caregiving for a 90-year-old senior (170 cm, 70 kg) who lives in a family house (200 m²) together with his wife. He suffers from dementia/Alzheimer's disease and incontinence. About three to four weeks ago he had a femoral neck fracture, and after the surgery, hospital stay, and anesthesia, his dementia and independence have significantly worsened. He moves around the house with a walker, needs support when standing and walking, requires partial assistance with dressing, undressing, toileting, and personal hygiene, and eats independently. He can handle more demanding conversation, enjoys taking part in discussions, and needs activation, motivation, and memory support. The job duties include meal preparation, shopping, cleaning, laundry care, companionship, conversation, walks, exercise, and accompanying him during physiotherapist-led exercises; the caregiver also looks after the household for the client's wife. Night care and moderate assistance with lifting are required. The caregiver arranges her time off with the client's son and wife. We are looking for a woman with an intermediate knowledge of German, without a driver's license; there are no pets in the household, and smoking is permitted only outside the apartment. The caregiver has a separate apartment (Einlieger-Wohnung) of 25 m² with internet at her disposal.

A caring caregiver is sought for a 74-year-old lady with dementia and incontinence, residing in a house in the village (56424 Mogendorf). The senior is partially independent, has difficulty walking, and requires support with personal hygiene, dressing, and meal preparation. Her husband provides careful support and does the shopping; the caregiver will alternate in caregiving and assist him when he is not at home.

She greatly appreciates company, such as looking through photo albums together. Walks are welcome, even on forest paths.

A separate room with basic amenities, TV, and internet is available. Care is primarily during the day; night work is not required. The senior attends a day center every Thursday, during which the caregiver has time off.

Caregiving for an elderly couple.

The senior is 87 years old, weighs 68 kg, and is 170 cm tall. He suffers from dementia and is currently predominantly bedridden due to a hip fracture. He requires assistance with personal hygiene, toileting, and especially with transfers from bed to wheelchair – lifting is necessary during the transfer. A commode chair and bedpan are available. Nursing services provide healthcare.

The wife has rheumatism and is more independent. She primarily needs help with household chores and shopping. The caregiver prepares meals for both and assists the lady as needed.

The job responsibilities include assisting the gentleman with personal care and transfers, cooking, laundry, cleaning, and general household care. Shopping can be done together with the wife.

Night care is currently uncertain and may not be necessary depending on the situation. Smoking is only allowed outside the house. There are goldfish in the household, which the caregiver does not need to care for.

The caregiver resides in a furnished room in the attic. Internet access is available. The area offers good leisure opportunities, such as a swimming pool, cafes, ice cream parlors, and cycling paths.

Substitute for 4 weeks: Caregiving for a 94-year-old senior, 160 cm, 45 kg, with various age-related limitations such as advanced dementia, physical weakness, partial mobility - she is unsteady on her feet, posing a risk of falling. The senior requires assistance with dressing and morning and evening hygiene. Nighttime waking is currently more frequent, occurring 2-3 times per night over the last two weeks. It is also necessary to take care of the household, cook, do laundry, and shop.

The senior lives in a family house, and the caregiver has access to two rooms and a private toilet.

Caregiving for a 66-year-old senior who has suffered a stroke. Job responsibilities include assistance with dressing, personal hygiene, toilet visits, and help with household chores. He lives alone in a family house; the caregiver will have their own accommodation.

A caregiver is sought for a 91-year-old gentleman (165 cm, 70 kg) with diabetes (insulin treatment) and mild dementia, which manifests as forgetfulness. He is mobile with the assistance of a wheelchair, is not incontinent, but is at risk of falling. He requires help with hygiene, getting up, dressing, moving, accompanying to the toilet (or transferring to a commode), cooking, and managing the household. At night, it is necessary to check his blood sugar once (the device signals hypoglycemia) and provide glucose.

Responsibilities also include cooking fresh meals, shopping (approximately 3–5 km, accessible by bus), cleaning, ironing, social activities (conversations, board games, TV), creating a daily routine, reminding about medications, accompanying him to the doctor, and going for walks.

The household also includes his wife (Pflegegrad 2), who does not require health-related care, only the execution of regular household chores, providing companionship, and going for walks with her. The family lives nearby and is willing to help. The son stays upstairs on weekends.

The caregiver will have a separate room (10 m²) in the family house with basic furnishings (bed, wardrobe, table) and internet access. Time off can be arranged with the family.

Caregiving for an 81-year-old man (170 cm, 82 kg) who suffers from heart failure and is currently hospitalized due to water retention. Surgery is planned for the replacement of two heart valves. He uses a walker, occasionally requires light support, and a shower chair is available, while he manages self-care with minimal assistance. He wears hearing aids but does not always use them. Assistance is needed with dressing and orientation, as well as morning routine activities. The job includes meal preparation, shopping, household care, and laundry care. His son lives nearby in the adjacent house and provides support for medical visits and social activities, including walks. Night work is not required. The caregiver has access to a separate guest room with internet and a shared bathroom with a toilet.

Care for an 87-year-old elderly lady who uses a walker for mobility. She is dealing with macular degeneration and has 20% vision in one eye. For safety reasons, she wears incontinence pads. The elderly lady's hearing is appropriate for her age, and she requires clear and attentive communication. Assistance is needed with dressing, hygiene, and household chores. It is necessary to get up once or twice at night to accompany her to the bathroom. She lives alone in a family house.