Home Care Companion

FirstLight Home Care•Arlington Heights, IL

9d•$17 - $19

About The Position

Responsive recruiter Benefits: Exceptional support team Fun, supportive, and safe working environment Rewards and recognition programs Comprehensive paid training Competitive salary Flexible schedule 401(k) 401(k) matching Are you compassionate, dedicated, and dependable? Do you love to go above and beyond to help others? At FirstLight® Home Care, we’re dedicated to hiring the kind of people we would trust with our own families. We’re currently searching for quality caregivers who are committed to making a difference in the lives of others. For these folks, caregiving is not just a job – it’s a calling. When we find these amazing professionals, we believe in taking really good care of them because extraordinary caregivers are the heart and soul of our company. They help us live out our mission every day by providing first-class personal service to our clients so that they may enjoy warmth, independence, and relaxed comfort in the place they call home. Job Summary: This individual will provide non-medical companion care to the client(s) in the client(s)’ residence and outside of the residence as needed. Individuals must be able to deal maturely with the demands of the job and keep client information confidential. The individual must be committed to the concepts, philosophy, and mission of FirstLight Home Care, and possess the desire to assist clients to maximize their independence and reach their fullest potential in their personal residence.

Requirements

High School diploma or general education degree (GED); or, one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Knowledge of housekeeping activities and cooking, with attention to dietary recommendations.
Ability to effectively interact with clients, families, and the FirstLight team
State-required certifications may be required
Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and maintain valid auto insurance
Ability to read and understand short instructions, correspondence, and memos
Ability to effectively communicate through written and verbal language
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization
Ability to evaluate situations and make complex decisions using critical thinking and reasoning.

Responsibilities

Offer meaningful companionship services, including light housekeeping duties, meal preparation, recreational activities, shopping assistance, and transportation
Follow the established Service Plan/Care Plan to provide general attention to the non-medical needs of clients; assist with instrumental activities of daily living
Remind client(s) to take medications
Work with the care team to document services delivered, activities, and behaviors in accordance with FirstLight Home Care policies/ procedures
Utilize the FLHC-required time management system for Clock-in and Clock-out procedures when reporting for work and when clocking out from work
Adhere to HIPAA regulations
Participate as requested in the quality assurance reviews and evaluations of FirstLight’s services
Stay current with changing technology, including software programs.
Uphold, support, and promote all company policies and procedures.