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Assisting Hands of Orland Park

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Orland Park, Illinois

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The caregiver provides compassionate personal care and assistance with daily living activities to clients in their homes. They are also responsible for maintaining a clean, safe environment and monitoring the client's health and well-being.

Qualifications

We are looking for a compassionate caregiver to provide custodial and personal care services to clients in their homes. A high school diploma or GED is required, and at least one year of experience in a home care, long-term care, or similar setting is preferred. This role involves maintaining a clean environment, providing personal care assistance, and monitoring client health and well-being.

Job Description

Benefits:
  • Competitive salary
  • Flexible schedule
  • Training & development
Job Summary:
As a Caregiver with Assisting Hands, you will provide compassionate and reliable custodial and personal care services to clients in their homes, following the guidance of the Staffing Coordinator and in alignment with each client’s personalized Plan of Care. Your role will play a vital part in ensuring clients maintain a clean, comfortable, and safe environment while receiving the support they need to live independently.

Education Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or GED is required.
Qualifications:

  • At least one (1) year of experience in a home care, long-term care, or similar setting is preferred.
Reports To:

  • Care Manager
Key Responsibilities:

1. Maintain a Clean & Safe Environment

  • Perform light housekeeping duties, including cleaning bathrooms, living areas, and bedrooms.
  • Assist with washing dishes, laundry, and other necessary cleaning tasks to maintain a safe and hygienic living space.
  • Ensure the home environment is comfortable, organized, and conducive to the client’s well-being.
2. Provide Personal Care & Assistance

  • Assist clients with daily personal care activities, including hygiene, grooming, dressing, shaving, and transferring.
  • Support clients with mobility, ambulation, and exercise routines as prescribed in the Plan of Care.
  • Provide assistance with eating, and other activities of daily living as needed.
3. Nutritional Support

  • Help with meal preparation, serving, and feeding to ensure clients receive balanced nutrition.
  • Assist clients with meal planning and ensure dietary needs are met according to their health plan.
4. Monitor Client Health & Well-Being

  • Observe and report any changes in the client’s physical or emotional condition to the Staffing Coordinator.
  • Maintain accurate records of personal care activities, including vital signs, fluid intake/output, and other health metrics as needed.
  • Monitor and document any significant behavioral changes in clients.
5. Support Mobility & Physical Activities

  • Assist clients with mobility aids (e.g., wheelchairs, walkers, hoyer lifts) to ensure safe movement.
  • Encourage and assist with prescribed physical exercises, including range-of-motion routines.
  • Help teach and support family members with basic care routines and safety measures.
6. Medication Assistance

  • Provide assistance with self-administered medications, including:
     
    • Retrieving, reading labels, and helping the client take medications as prescribed.
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    • Supporting clients in swallowing medications, as needed, and ensuring proper administration.
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    • Recording medication assistance and ensuring proper storage of medications.
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    • Facilitating medication intake with water or other necessary items.
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7. Infection Control & Compliance

  • Follow infection control protocols, including proper hand hygiene, in accordance with CDC guidelines.
  • Adhere to all policies and procedures outlined in the Caregiver Handbook, the Policy and Procedure Manual, and the Caregiver Training Manual.
Working Hours:

  • Hours vary depending on client needs and assignments. Flexible shifts are available 24/7 based on your availability. Note: We cannot guarantee a fixed number of hours.
 

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Assisting Hands of Orland Park

Assisting Hands® Home Care provides in-home care to a large population including the elderly, disabled, and others in need of assistance with the Activities of Daily Living in the comfort and security of their own home. Assisting Hands® was founded in 1996 with it's flagship locations in Phoenix, AZ and Boise ID and began franchising in 2006. Since inception, the company has grown to include more than 99 franchised territories in 16 states across the US and 1 Canadian province. The vision of excellence and passion for quality in-home care for those in need drives us to serve our clients like none other. In keeping with the spirit of our commitment to provide only quality in all we do our caregivers are thoroughly trained in the practices of client care, background checked and/or fingerprinted, CPR & First Aid certified, bonded, and insured. Every caregiver is carefully matched with each client to ensure a great fit is made on a personal level. When the perfect fit is made between client and caregiver, Assisting Hands® makes it a policy to keep that relationship consistent and does not rotate different caregivers in out of the home. Simply put, Assisting Hands® is Quality Home Care You Can Trust!®
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