Home Care Aide

Westchester•Oak Park, IL

23d

About The Position

Homemaker / Home Care Aide Join Our Team: We are currently seeking compassionate, dependable, and motivated Homemakers / Home Care Aides to join our team. This is a rewarding opportunity to help clients remain safe, comfortable, and independent in their own homes while being part of an agency that truly values its employees. If you have a passion for helping others and want to work for a supportive company that offers excellent benefits and growth opportunities, we encourage you to apply. What We Offer: We value our team members and proudly offer benefits to both full-time and part-time employees, including: Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Sick days Pet insurance 401(k) Aflac Sign-on bonus Position Summary: Homemakers provide essential in-home support to individuals who need assistance due to age, illness, disability, or other health-related conditions. Services may include housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, errands, transportation, companionship, and respite support. Our Homemakers play an important role in improving the quality of life of our clients by delivering care in a respectful, compassionate, and professional manner, in accordance with agency policies and industry standards. Reporting Relationship: Reports directly to the Supervisor.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
Must be in good physical health
Must pass agency exam with a score of 75% or higher
Valid driver’s license required
Valid automobile insurance required

Nice To Haves

Related training or experience is a plus
Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

Assist with meal planning and meal preparation
Perform light housekeeping duties such as: Making and changing beds Dusting Vacuuming Washing floors Cleaning kitchens and bathrooms Laundry
Assist with essential shopping and errands in accordance with the care plan
Handle client funds for approved errands when authorized and supervised
Support clients in following written special diet plans as outlined in the care plan
Escort clients to medical appointments, shopping trips, errands, and outings as specified in the care plan
Provide companionship, friendship, and emotional support
Assist clients with communication needs, including writing or typing correspondence and researching information
Follow the written care plan and all agency policies and procedures
Observe changes in the client’s condition and report concerns to the Supervisor
Complete and maintain accurate records of daily activities, observations, and service hours
Attend orientation, in-service training, and staff meetings
Maintain professional communication with Supervisors and co-workers
Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor