My mom needs my help at home but l must work to pay for living expenses as her income on social security is I want to become a caregiver to care for her needs more. We live in Illinois near Chicago. Can you give me some insight on my questions thanks
If you are hired through an agency you can be a companion or care companion.
You need to be certified if you are going to work in a facility or an agency and call yourself a CNA (Certified Nurses Assistant)
In the long run, you would get more help if she went to a facility. There are Independent Living, Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing and Memory Care depending on what her doctor says she needs. You can file for Medicaid if she qualifies for it. Medicare usually pays for 100 Days in a facility.