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

Job Description

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