What are the responsibilities and job description for the Aide - Addictions Treatment - Flex / PRN position at Lake County?
Our Addictions Treatment Program requires a dedicated Aide to join our friendly team on an as-needed basis. We’re seeking a caring and compassionate individual who will enjoy interacting with our clients and assisting them with their daily living activities. You must be warm and friendly, with a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a genuine passion for providing our clients with high-quality care and support.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Education
- High school diploma or G.E.D. and one year of experience in direct patient care preferred.
- Ability to read, write and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
- CERTIFICATION: To remain in this position, an individual must, within 6 months of employment, be certified in CPR, and Food Handler Training, or Food Safety Sanitation.
- Must have a valid driver's license.
- Assists the nurse with admission point-of-care testing.
- Follows basic food safety principles when preparing, handling, and serving client meals.
- Monitors, inventories, and restocks routine food items, linen, and/or other supplies as needed.
- Transports clients off grounds to appointments for LCHD lab work or external appointments.
- Answers telephone inquiries, providing information or routing calls to appropriate staff.
Available Shifts
- 7:00am-3:30pm
- 3:00pm-11:30pm
- 11:00pm-7:30am
- Flex employees must work a minimum of 80 hours per calendar year; and be available to work one (1) fixed or floating holiday each year, if needed.
As the largest human service provider in Lake County, we believe that services must be available without barriers. No residents are turned away due to the inability to pay. We are looking for passionate, qualified team members, who can help make a difference in our agency, and most importantly, in our community.
You can find additional information about the Lake County Health Department, our culture, and why you should join our team at https://lchdcareers.com.
As a public health department, we believe in the science, data, and power of vaccines, like the influenza vaccine, to protect against and prevent illness. Therefore, we require all Health Department staff to receive the annual influenza vaccine unless they have an approved medical or religious exemption.
Any offer of employment is conditioned on the successful completion of a background screening, drug and alcohol testing, and may include a pre-employment medical exam.
The Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.
At this time, you must reside in either Illinois or Wisconsin to work for the Lake County Health Department.
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