Home Care Aid (HCA) - Chinese Speaking

Join CASL and Make a Difference in Your Community!

Are you ready to take on a rewarding role that allows you to directly impact the lives of individuals and families in your community?

At the Chinese American Service League (CASL), we've been dedicated to making a difference for over 45 years, and now we're looking for compassionate and dedicated individuals to join our team. If you're passionate about equity, justice, and inclusivity, and you're ready to empower individuals while fostering collaboration and transformation, we want to hear from you!

About CASL:

For over four decades, CASL has been a beacon of hope and support for the Chinese American community. Our comprehensive programs touch every aspect of life, from education and cultural enrichment to senior care, workforce development, immigration services, and so much more. We're committed to championing diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility at all levels of our organization. Join us in our mission to create a brighter future for our community.

Your Mission:

As an In-Home Service Provider at CASL, you'll be the cornerstone of support for our clients. Your role involves following clients' written Plans of Care to provide direct in-home services, offering a helping hand with daily activities, personal care, and more. You'll play a vital role in maintaining records, attending in-service training, and ensuring our clients' well-being.

Key Responsibilities:

Follow clients' Plans of Care to provide direct in-home services.

Assist with meal planning and preparation, housekeeping, shopping tasks, and more.

Provide support with personal care tasks that are not medical in nature.

Escort clients for medical appointments and essential errands.

Observe client functioning and report any changes.

Maintain accurate records of daily activities.

Attend at least 12 hours of in-service training each year.

Carry out assigned duties as directed by the supervisor.

Requirements:

To thrive in this role, you should have:

High school diploma or GED.

At least one year of employment in a comparable human service capacity or one year of experience in caring for a dependent child or adult family member.

Ability to read, write, and speak Chinese (Cantonese and/or Mandarin) (English is a plus).

Knowledge of housekeeping, food preparation, and personal care.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Client-focused and customer service-driven.

Physical Demands:

Required to position and transfer clients weighing in excess of 100 pounds.

Frequently sit, stand, and walk for extended periods.

Occasionally lift, move, and/or support participants or objects weighing in excess of 25 pounds.

Must have the physical, visual, hearing, and learning capabilities to perform essential functions.

Environment and Scheduling:

Irregular hours, Sunday through Saturday, 8 AM to 8 PM in IHS client’s home.

Flexibility and availability to work after regular business hours, 7 days a week, to intervene in important client matters.

Compensation & Benefits:

This position offers an hourly rate of $18.25. 

This position complies with Cook County's Paid Sick Leave Ordinance, offering accrued sick leave to eligible employees. Additional benefits may be available depending on hours worked and length of employment.

Why Choose CASL:

Inclusivity: Join an organization that values mutual respect and acceptance, fostering a culture of inclusivity.

Empowerment: Support staff empowerment through skill development and growth opportunities.

Collaboration: Be part of a workplace that thrives on collaboration and teamwork.

Transformation: Envision and realize transformative changes in people, processes, and policies.

Resiliency: Work with a dynamic workforce and model resiliency to achieve collective strengths.

Join Us and Make a Difference:

Join CASL today and be a part of an organization that's making a meaningful impact on our community. If you're ready to contribute to a culture of inclusivity, empowerment, collaboration, and transformation, we encourage you to apply and help us continue our legacy of service and support. Your dedication can make a world of difference!

At CASL, we believe that diverse perspectives fuel innovation and drive success. If you're excited about the opportunity but unsure if you meet every requirement listed, we still encourage you to submit your application. Our company culture thrives on the unique talents and experiences that each individual brings to the table. We're looking for the right fit, and that goes beyond a checklist of qualifications. Join us in shaping a dynamic and inclusive team where your skills and contributions truly matter.

CASL is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

加入CASL，改变你的社区！

您准备好承担一个有意义的角色，直接影响您社区内个人和家庭的生活了吗？在华人咨询服务处（CASL），我们已经致力于改变事物超过40年，现在我们正在寻找富有同情心和敬业的人才加入我们的团队。如果您对平等，正义和包容性充满热情，如果您准备赋予个体力量，同时促进协作和转变，我们期待听到您的声音！

关于CASL：40多年来，CASL一直是华裔美国社区的希望和支持之光。我们的综合项目涵盖生活的各个方面，从教育和文化丰富到老年护理、劳动力发展、移民服务等等。我们致力于在组织的各个层面倡导多样性，平等，包容和可及性。加入我们，一同创造我们社区的更加美好未来。

您的使命：作为CASL的居家服务提供者，您将成为我们客户支持的中坚力量。您的角色包括遵循客户书面的护理计划，提供直接的居家服务，协助客户的日常活动、个人护理等等。您将在维护记录、参加内部培训和确保客户福祉方面发挥重要作用。

关键职责：遵循客户的护理计划，提供直接的居家服务。协助制定餐饮计划和准备餐食，做家务，购物等等。提供非医疗性质的个人护理支持。陪同客户前往医疗预约和必要的差事。观察客户功能并报告任何变化。维护每日活动的准确记录。每年至少参加12小时的内部培训。按照主管的指示执行分配的任务。

要求：要在这个角色中茁壮成长，您应具备以下条件：

高中文凭或GED。至少一年的类似人力服务经验或照顾依赖成年人或儿童家庭成员的经验。能够阅读，写作和使用中文（粤语和/或普通话）（英语是加分项）。了解家务，食品准备和个人护理。良好的人际交往和沟通能力。以客户为中心，注重客户服务。

身体要求：需要调整和搬运体重超过100磅的客户。经常坐，站立和行走较长时间。偶尔举起，移动和/或支持超过25磅的参与者或物体。必须具备执行基本职能所需的身体，视觉，听觉和学习能力。

环境和排班：不规则的工作时间，星期日至星期六，早上8点至晚上8点，在IHS客户的家中。需要具备灵活性和可用性，以在常规工作时间之后，每周7天，干预重要的客户事宜。

为什么选择CASL：

包容性：加入一个重视相互尊重和接受的组织，培养包容性文化。赋权：通过技能发展和成长机会支持员工的赋权。协作：成为一个重视协作和团队合作的工作场所的一部分。转变：设想并实现人，流程和政策的转变。韧性：与充满活力的员工一起工作，以实现集体力量。

加入我们，产生影响：今天加入CASL，并成为一个对我们社区产生有意义影响的组织的一部分。如果您准备为包容性，赋权，协作和变革的文化做出贡献，我们鼓励您申请并帮助我们继续我们的服务和支持的传统。您的奉献可以带来巨大的改变！

在CASL，我们相信多元化的观点可以推动创新并取得成功。如果您对这个机会感到兴奋，但不确定是否符合列出的每项要求，我们仍然鼓励您提交申请。我们的公司文化以每个人带到团队中的独特才能和经验为基础。我们正在寻找合适的人选，这不仅仅是一份资格清单。加入我们，塑造一个充满活力和包容的团队，在那里您的技能和贡献真正重要。

CASL是一个平等机会雇主。我们鼓励不同背景和经验的候选人申请。

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