In-Home Dialysis Care Partner (1:1 Client) – Fluent Spanish Required

Job description

**Location:** Chicago, Illinois 60608 **Start Date:** January **Compensation:** $25 per hour **About This Role** We are seeking a **compassionate, reliable, and fluent Spanish-speaking Care Partner** to support in-home dialysis for a patient who currently receives treatments in a clinic and will transition to home dialysis. This is a **one-on-one, consistent assignment** (not an agency rotation), allowing you to build trust, rapport, and become an integral part of the patient’s ongoing care routine. **Comprehensive training will be provided**, including **patient-specific dialysis procedures, home setup guidance, and continued support from our clinical team**, ensuring you feel confident and well-supported in this role. This position is ideal for someone who values patient dignity, understands the complexity of dialysis care, and wants to make a meaningful impact during an important care transition. **Primary Goal** Provide safe, consistent, and high-quality dialysis support in the home while reducing physical and logistical strain on the patient and family. **Key Responsibilities** - Assist with in-home dialysis treatment setup (NxStage or similar systems) - Maintain a clean, organized, and safe treatment environment - Support the patient in staying on schedule with dialysis treatments - Provide companionship and emotional reassurance - Assist with light Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) as needed - Monitor patient safety and report concerns to the coordinating nurse - Maintain simple documentation and shift notes **Qualifications** - Minimum **1 year of dialysis experience** (home or clinic) - Familiarity with **home dialysis systems** preferred (NxStage a plus) - **Fluent in Spanish** (required) - Open to in-home dialysis care and completing provided training - Calm, patient, and dependable—especially during care transitions - Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with a clinical team - Must pass a **Herewith background check** **What We Offer** - Consistent, stable weekly hours with a single client - Structured training and patient-specific guidance - Ongoing support from an experienced clinical care team - Independence in your role while remaining part of a dedicated care network