What are the responsibilities and job description for the Caregiver - Part-Time or Full Time position at ComForCare Home Health Care - Buffalo Grove/Mokena?
Looking for caregivers to join our home care family!
Are you looking for a flexible job? We have several openings for clients in the Buffalo Grove area. Whether you are looking for part-time or full time, our shifts vary in duration, we have many clients that only require two hours a day and others as long as 12 hours. We are are looking for amazing caregivers that want to be part of our team. Depending on your availability, we may have a perfect fit for you. Are you a caring and nurturing individual? Do you have experience taking care of others? Apply below if this sounds like a good fit for you!
Description:
We pride ourselves on providing our clients with their own care team. Our goal is to assign one caregiver to a client. If the client requires a greater number of hours we create a care team of employees to be assigned to that client. This allows for less exposure to illnesses and helps to establish a strong relationship between clients and their caregiver(s)!
At ComForCare Home Care we value our home care aides like family. We celebrate success and have fun! Our focus is to help our clients and employees live their best life possible.
We invite you to become part of our team! We have open positions and are looking for the very best to support clients in their homes. Whether you are looking to get started in a home care career or are an experienced aide, we have something for you.
Many shifts are available throughout Lake and Cook County and we will consider your availability and preferred locations when setting up your schedule.
We provide caregivers competitive pay, training and benefits, as well as opportunities for advancement. Orientations happen each week.
Job Summary:
The Caregiver provides clients various personal care and homemaker/companion services in accordance with an established plan of care so that they can remain in their residence.
Essential Functions:
- Personal Care
- Provide assistance with: bathing, dressing, grooming, nail /skin care, back care, foot care, shampoo, oral hygiene, ambulation, transfers, range of motion exercise, safe use of equipment and assistive devices (wheel chair, walker, crutches, cane), change of position, with toileting, commode, incontinent care, meal planning, preparation, and assistance with feeding
- Companion/Sitter/Household Management
- Provide companionship and respite services for family
- Perform homemaking activities which include (but are not limited to): vacuuming, dusting, sweeping or mopping floors, doing dishes, changing bed linens, doing laundry and cleaning bathrooms
- Medication Services
- Assist with medications that the client self-administers
Qualifications/Educational Requirements:
- High school graduate or G.E.D certificate
- Successful completion of a state-approved Certified Nurse Aide or Home Health Aide course preferred but not required
- One year experience as a Caregiver (in homes or facilities).
- Experience with dementia care is a plus!
- Be listed in good standing on the State’s Caregiver Registry
- Achieves a minimum score of 80% on competency exam (Home Health Aide Test)
- Meets passing criteria on DEARS Ethics test
- Ability to read, write, speak and understand English as needed for the job
- Possess a valid driver's license and have use of an insured automobile or access to adequate transportation for the job
Salary : $18