Home Care Assistant - Southwest Locations

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois • Arlington Heights, IL

20d • Onsite

About The Position

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) is hiring a part-time Home Care Assistant in Rogers Park. The role helps clients maintain independence through homecare and personal assistance. The position includes paid training and offers flexible hours as part of the full-time employee benefits package; the posting does not specify whether flexible hours apply to this part-time position.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, or one year of experience in a comparable human service capacity, or one year of experience caring for a dependent child or adult family member, or demonstrated continued progress toward meeting the educational requirements of a general education diploma.
• Background check clearance.
• Complete required training before being assigned direct service work.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to communicate in English clearly and comprehensibly, verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of basic homecare duties and ability to follow and perform duties assigned in the client plan of care.
• Ability to show compassion for client needs.
• Reliable transportation is required.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of experience.
• Valid driver's license in good standing in the state of residency.
• Valid Illinois statutory minimum liability insurance coverage for bodily injury and property damage.

Responsibilities

• Observe client functioning and report changes to the supervisor or employer, taking initiative to notify the supervisor of changes.
• Assist with household chores, including meal planning and cooking, making beds, dusting, washing dishes, vacuuming, sweeping and mopping floors, cleaning rooms, and doing laundry.
• Assist clients with activities outside the home, such as shopping and appointments.
• Assist clients with activities of daily living and personal care, including bathing, shampooing and drying hair, shaving, medication reminders, nail care, mouth care, and dressing.
• Assist with ambulation, positioning, toileting, and transfers.
• Complete appropriate records documenting services provided, follow the plan of care, and report changes in the calendar.
• Demonstrate professional, positive behavior and integrity, treating clients, families, LSSI workforce members, and collaborative organizations or individuals with dignity, respect, honesty, and fairness.

Benefits

• On-demand flexible paydays for earned wages through the Dayforce Wallet app.
• Competitive salary based on relevant education, experience, and licensure.
• Opportunity for advancement.
• Paid training.
• For full-time employees: healthcare insurance, up to 26 days of paid time off per calendar year, sick time, a 403(b) plan, an Employee Assistance Program, and flexible hours.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED