Home Care Aide

Life Care Services•Chicago, IL

1d•$18 - $20

About The Position

When you work at The Clare, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What’s more, you are part of an extraordinary company – one that’s investing in the future of senior living by investing in you. Don’t just do a job. Be part of an extraordinary life! While we occasionally have openings for day and evening rotations, our current priority is expanding our overnight team. Here are a few of the daily responsibilities: Assist residents/clients with a high quality of personal care, including but not limited to; bathing, dressing, grooming, shaving, incontinent care, foot care, vital signs, height and weight checks per policy. Assist residents with mealtime. Cut food. Encourage to eat. Complete and document shift assignments as assigned, if unable to complete, report to nursing supervisor. Communicate to residents, families, Department Heads and the Director of Resident Services when needed. Provide activities as planned and/or directed. Respond to call lights and emergencies in a timely manner.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
Current CPR certification
Excellent observation and communication skills
1 year of experience as a Home Care Aide/CNA/Caregiver

Responsibilities

Assist residents/clients with a high quality of personal care, including but not limited to; bathing, dressing, grooming, shaving, incontinent care, foot care, vital signs, height and weight checks per policy.
Assist residents with mealtime.
Cut food.
Encourage to eat.
Complete and document shift assignments as assigned, if unable to complete, report to nursing supervisor.
Communicate to residents, families, Department Heads and the Director of Resident Services when needed.
Provide activities as planned and/or directed.
Respond to call lights and emergencies in a timely manner.