Caregiver Bonn

Care for a 72-year-old elderly lady, 54 kg, 165 cm, who has been suffering from multiple sclerosis for 40 years. The illness primarily affects her lower limbs, manifesting as cramps and stiffness in her legs. Despite this, she is very active and sports-oriented. Psychologically, she is fully oriented and independent. She moves around using a wheelchair. She requires assistance with transfers from bed, and the household is equipped with: • transfer boards, • a ceiling hoist, and • a shower chair. Transfers are necessary, but the aids significantly facilitate handling. She manages toileting independently and only requires minimal support and guidance for personal hygiene. She showers by herself every morning; assistance is mainly needed when getting out of bed and when dressing and undressing trousers. The lady is very active, undergoes physiotherapy at home 4 times a week, and dedicates approximately two hours to her own exercises daily. She still drives a modified motor vehicle and handles her own shopping. The scope of work mainly involves morning assistance with getting up, transfers, dressing, support with personal hygiene as needed, and household management, including meal preparation, cleaning, and laundry. The lady lives in a shared household with her husband, who is completely independent and requires no assistance. This is a physically less demanding caregiving role, with the primary goal being assistance with mobility and transfers, and support with daily activities. Night work is not required. Free time by agreement. A small 2-room apartment is available for the caregiver.