In-Home Caregiver
Orland Park, IL - USA
Job Summary
- Competitive salary
- Flexible schedule
- Training & development
As a Caregiver with Assisting Hands you will deliver compassionate dependable and personalized custodial and personal care services to clients in their homes. Under the direction of the Staffing Coordinator and in accordance with each clients individualized Plan of Care you will help maintain a clean safe and comfortable living environment while providing the assistance necessary to promote independence dignity and overall well-being.
Education Requirements
- High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate is required.
Qualifications
- A minimum of one (1) year of experience in home care long-term care or a related field is preferred.
Reports To
- Care Manager
Key Responsibilities
1. Maintain a Clean and Safe Living Environment
- Perform light housekeeping duties including cleaning bathrooms bedrooms living areas and other commonly used spaces.
- Assist with dishwashing laundry and other household tasks to maintain a clean sanitary and organized home.
- Ensure the clients living environment remains comfortable safe and supportive of their health and well-being.
2. Provide Personal Care and Daily Living Assistance
- Assist clients with activities of daily living including personal hygiene grooming dressing shaving and transfers.
- Support clients with mobility ambulation and prescribed exercise routines as outlined in their Plan of Care.
- Provide assistance with eating and other personal care needs to promote comfort independence and dignity.
3. Assist With Nutrition and Meal Preparation
- Prepare and serve meals and provide feeding assistance as needed to support proper nutrition.
- Help clients with meal planning and preparation while ensuring their dietary requirements and preferences are followed in accordance with their care plan.
4. Monitor Client Health and Well-Being
- Observe and promptly report changes in the clients physical emotional or behavioral condition to the Staffing Coordinator.
- Maintain accurate documentation of care provided including personal care activities vital signs fluid intake and output and other required health-related information.
- Monitor document and communicate significant changes in the clients behavior mood or overall condition.
5. Promote Mobility and Physical Activity
- Assist clients in using mobility equipment including wheelchairs walkers and Hoyer lifts while following established safety procedures.
- Encourage and assist clients with prescribed physical activities and range-of-motion exercises in accordance with their Plan of Care.
- Provide basic guidance and support to family members regarding routine caregiving practices and appropriate safety measures as permitted by the care plan and agency policies.
6. Follow Infection Control Standards and Agency Policies
- Follow established infection prevention and control practices including proper hand hygiene and applicable CDC recommendations.
- Comply with all agency policies procedures and professional standards outlined in the Caregiver Handbook Policy and Procedure Manual and Caregiver Training Manual.
Working Hours
Work schedules vary based on client needs service assignments and caregiver availability. Flexible shifts may be available throughout the week including daytime evening overnight and weekend hours depending on staffing requirements. Please note that a fixed number of weekly work hours cannot be guaranteed.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
About Company
Assisting Hands Home Care offers hourly and 24/7 in-home care for seniors. Our mission is to provide reliable, personalized, and consistent non-medical care at the comfort of home. Call us for a free consultation: 1-866-924-2442