Home Care Assistant

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois • Des Plaines, IL

6d • $19 • Onsite

About The Position

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) is hiring a full-time Home Care Assistant, 7 days a week. Responsible for helping clients maintain independence through homecare and personal assistance.

Requirements

• High school diploma (or equivalent) or one (1) year experience in a comparable human service capacity, or one (1) year experience in caring for a dependent child or adult family member, or demonstration of continued progress towards meeting educational requirements of a general education diploma required.
• Background check clearance required.
• Minimum of one (1) year related experience required.
• Completion of twelve (12) months in the program required.
• Demonstrated ability to be consistent with attendance; arrive at work on time and work the allotted hours in client’s Plan of Care.
• Demonstrated dependability/reliability in service to clients, including notifying client/supervisor with any schedule changes.
• Demonstrate understanding of Home Care timekeeping system with very few clock in/out errors.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in English in a clear, comprehensible manner, both verbally and in writing.
• Valid driver’s license, in good standing for the state of residency required.
• Access to reliable transportation required.
• Valid IL statutory minimum liability insurance coverage, bodily injury and property damage required.

Nice To Haves

• Previous, documented and supervised training within past two (2) years, equivalent to eight (8) hours of homecare aide training preferred.
• Successful completion of RN, LPN, ME, physicians assistant or CNA training preferred.
• Verified/documented current HCA completing LSSI designated Specialized training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Observation of client functioning and identify and report changes to supervisor.
• Follow client’s written plan of care and report changes in calendar.
• Complete appropriate records documenting daily activities.
• Assist with household chores including but not limited to cooking, meal preparation, dusting, cleaning dishes, vacuuming, sweeping/mopping floors and laundry.
• Assist clients with completing activities such as shopping and appointments outside the home; provide necessary receipts and documentation in the conduct of essential shopping/errands.
• Assist clients with daily living activities and personal care.
• Assist client with ambulation, positioning, toileting, and transfers.
• Demonstrate professional, positive behavior and carry out responsibilities with integrity, treating clients, families, other LSSI workforce members, and collaborative organizations and/or individual in a dignified, respectful, honest and fair manner.

Benefits

• On Demand Flexible Paydays for earned wages through an app called Dayforce Wallet.
• Competitive salary based upon relevant education, experience, and licensure.
• Opportunity for advancement.
• Comprehensive benefits package for Full-Time employees includes healthcare insurance, up to 26 days of paid time off per calendar year, sick time, 403(b) plan, Employee Assistance Program, and flexible hours.
• The paid training you need to learn, grow, and succeed!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED