Caregiver in Maple Park,IL (3 times a week)

PLEASE READ ENTIRE JOB DESCRIPTION BEFORE APPLYING. YOU MUST BE ABLE TO WORK SCHEDULE STATED BELOW.

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We are currently seeking a Healthcare Professional for a client located in the Hinsdale, IL area.

Work Schedule: Any day of the week, 4 hours per day

We help support you in your assignments with 24/7 access to an RN while caring for your client.

Job Duties include:

• Reads each client's Care Plan and performs the specific tasks outlines. Assists client as needed, excluding skilled, professional-level nursing care. Understands short and long-term care goals of client and performs duties to help achieve these goals.
• As directed by AAED and client, assist client with personal care tasks, including but not limited to: bathing, shampoo/hair, grooming, dressing, oral hygiene, shaving, nail care (do not cut nails), skin care on intact skin only, etc.
• As directed by AAEB and client assist client with toileting; including bed pans, urinals, commodes, provision of per-care, changing clothing and/or pads, emptying catheter bags and changing ostomy bags.
• As directed by AAEB assist client with mobility, ambulation, lifting, turning, positioning, pivot transfer, etc., using proper body mechanics to avoid injury to client and employee.
• As directed by AAEB and client, plans, shops for and prepares nutritious meals for client, in accordance with dietary guidelines/restrictions and client preferences. Assists client with eating/feeding as necessary.
• Reports change in client's condition to AAEB immediately.
• As directed by AAEB and client, performs housekeeping tasks, including but not limited to: taking out garbage; wiping up spilled foods and beverages; wiping counters and tables; keeping refrigerator/freezer free or spoiled foods; washing kitchen sink; damp-mopping tile floors; washing diches, etc.; changing of bed linens; washing/drying/ironing of personal laundry; sweeping and vacuuming floors; dusting; cleaning of bathrooms; etc.
• Give adequate report on client activities and client condition to co-workers (caregivers, nurses, etc.) or family upon completion of your shift.
• Completes accurate documentation and/or telephony task lists to record client tasks, activities and observations on a daily basis.
• Complete Universal Precautions training and update this training annually or as required according to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements and regulations.
• Takes precautions to ensure a safe, secure environment for client. Reports any actual or potential safety hazards to AAEB immediately.

Home Health Aids/Caregivers will enjoy the following benefits:

• Outstanding Ongoing Paid Training Programs
• Tuition-Reimbursement Program
• Lucrative Referral Bonus Program
• 24/7 administrative and RN support available

Requirements:

• Previous home care experience is preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years of age. High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must provide own transportation or be willing and able to take public transportation or have a reliable means of transportation to client homes.
• Must be able to use proper Body Mechanics. Must be able to lift, transfer, reposition clients.
• Must have basic cooking skills.
• Must be familiar with and be able to demonstrate and provide the essential functions of the job, including but not limited to; proper techniques for transferring clients, assisting clients with ambulation etc.
• Must practice Universal Precautions/infection control procedures and good personal hygiene.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Caregivers: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Maple Park, IL 60151: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $20