If I can for an elderly lady in my home that lives with me, can I get paid for taking care of her?

my friend has cerrosis of the liver she gets very confused ,her balance is off she falls
she just got out of hosital yesterday she needs help in the shower, she needs helps with her meals and taking her medicine right dr appts errands ect she only receives
widows benefits is there a program that will pay for me to help her

You could write up a contract with her and she could pay you a salary. You will need to pay quarterly estimated income tax.