Monday through Friday Live In Caregiver Needed in Medinah

Villa Park, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description: This position provides personal care services for client who contracts with Assisting Hands for services under the direction of the Staffing Coordinator in compliance with the Plan of Care. Ideal candidate will have experience with Alzheimers clients and be able to work well on a team as there are multiple caregivers for this client.

Education: High School Diploma/GED required

Qualifications: One (1) year experience in the home or long-term care setting is preferred.

Reports to: Staffing Coordinator

Primary Duties:

Maintaining a clean safe and healthy environment within clients residence. Duties include light cleaning and straightening of the bathroom straightening the sleeping and living areas washing clients dishes or laundry and other tasks to maintain cleanliness and safety for the client.
The performance of all personal care activities contained in a written Plan of Care which may include assisting the client with personal hygiene ambulation and exercise eating dressing shaving physical transfer and other duties as assigned.
Providing nutritional support as needed.
Reporting changes in the clients condition.
Other activities that are determined necessary and trained on for a specific client and are restricted to the following:

Assisting with the use of hoyer lift;
Assisting with prescribed range of motion exercises;
Teaching household routine and skills to well members of the family;
Measuring intake and output of fluids;
Measuring and recording temperature pulse respiration or blood pressure;
Keeping records of personal health care activities;
Observing appearance and gross behavioral changes in the client and reporting to the agency supervisor.
Reminding the client with the self-administration of medication.
Keeping a record of when a client receives self-administration of medication.

Abides by the agencys infection control policies including proper hand washing techniques consistent with CDC Guidelines.
Abides by all policies and procedures outlined in the agencys Policy and Procedure Manual Caregiver Handbook and Caregiver Training Manual.

Hours: Dependent on assignment; Shifts available 24 hours a day 7 days per week and based on availability. Assisting Hands does not guarantee hours.

FLSA Status: Non-exempt live-in

About Assisting Hands Home Care

Assisting Hands Home Care provides compassionate dependable in-home care that helps individuals remain safe independent and comfortable in their own homes. Our care is rooted in dignity respect and personalized support allowing clients to maintain their quality of life where they feel happiest.

Assisting Hands Home Care is known for its high standards and commitment to excellence. Our caregivers are reliable compassionate and dedicated to providing care that builds trust and makes a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.

Description: This position provides personal care services for client who contracts with Assisting Hands for services under the direction of the Staffing Coordinator in compliance with the Plan of Care. Ideal candidate will have experience with Alzheimers clients and be able to work well on a team a...