Personal Caregiver- Chicago Northside- $17-$20 Hourly

Personal Caregivers needed for an agency, providing the highest quality of care to patients.

Ideal employee has 5+ years of caregiver experience, reliable, and a team player.

Become part of a great team that values clients and employees.

Care Taking includes assistance with the activities of daily living such as: light housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, household chores, companionship, dressing, bathing, and medication reminders.

Duties can include:

· Ensure client’s safety and security by supervising the home environment.

· Teach/perform meal planning and preparation.

· Routine housekeeping activities such as making/changing beds, dusting, vacuuming, washing floors, cleaning kitchen and bathroom, and laundry.

· Provide companionship including social interactions, conversations, emotional reassurance and encouragement of activities that stimulate the mind.

· Perform/assist with essential shopping/errands, which may include handling the client’s money in accordance with the care plan and under the observation of the Supervisor.

· Escort clients to medical facilities, errands, shopping and outings as specified in the care plan.

· Medication Reminders

· Assist clients with communication by writing or typing correspondence for them or researching information for them.

· Participate on the Care Team by providing input and making suggestions.

· Ensure service is delivered in accordance with all relevant policies, procedures and practices.

· Observe clients and their environments and reports unsafe conditions to Home Care Manager/Administrator or Designee.

· Complete and maintain records of daily activities, observations, and direct hours of service.

Requirements:

· Must be able to push, pull, move and/or lift a minimum of 50 pounds.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 36 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CNA (Preferred)
• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person