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Caregiver

HCAOA (Home Care Association of America)

Des Plaines, ILFull-time$17–19/hrPosted 2y agoChecked 2w ago
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At a glance

Compensation
$17–19/hr
Location
Des Plaines, IL
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Valid Driver's License

Job overview

HCAOA (Home Care Association of America) is hiring a Caregiver. The Caregiver performs personal care and patient-specific activities to assist patients with daily living. Responsibilities include helping with personal hygiene, dressing, meal preparation, and light housekeeping. The role also involves providing hospice supportive care, medication reminders, and assisting with range of motion exercises and blood glucose monitoring. Caregivers will use lifting equipment such as gait belts and Hoyer lifts.

Key focus areas include Help with patients personal hygiene care, Assist with dressing, and Prepare meals and snacks according to instructions.

Successful candidates bring Valid Driver's License, Reliable Transportation, and Ability To Lift Up To 25 Lbs. Important skills include Personal Care, Patient-Specific Activities, Dressing Assistance, Meal Preparation, Light Housekeeping, and Hospice Supportive Care.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Personal CarePatient-Specific ActivitiesDressing AssistanceMeal PreparationLight HousekeepingHospice Supportive CareMedication RemindersRange of Motion ExercisesBlood Glucose MonitoringGait BeltsHoyer LiftsCustomer Service

Qualifications

Valid Driver's LicenseReliable TransportationAbility to Lift Up to 25 LbsPrevious Home Care Industry Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Full job description

RESPONSIBILITIES Performs personal care and patient-specific activities that assist the patient with activities of daily living, including but not limited to:

  • Help with patients personal hygiene care

  • Assist with dressing

  • Prepare meals and snacks according to instructions

  • Accompany patient on errands or medical appointments

  • Perform light housekeeping activities

  • Provide hospice supportive care and medication reminders

  • Assist with the prescribed range of motion exercises

  • Assist with blood glucose monitoring

  • Use lifting equipment such as gait belts and Hoyer lifts QUALIFICATIONS

  • Exceptional customer service skills

  • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

  • Ability to lift up to 25 lbs on a daily basis

  • Previous experience in the home care industry as a Caregiver, Home Health Aide, PSW, Nurse a plus! WHY JOIN THE INDUSTRY?

  • Health benefits available

  • Competitive compensation

  • Flexible scheduling

  • Training and support for our caregivers

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