In-Home Caregiver

Assisting Hands•Orland Park, IL

11d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Caregiver with Assisting Hands, you will deliver compassionate, dependable, and personalized custodial and personal care services to clients in their homes. Under the direction of the Staffing Coordinator and in accordance with each client’s individualized Plan of Care, you will help maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable living environment while providing the assistance necessary to promote independence, dignity, and overall well-being.

Requirements

High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate is required.
A minimum of one (1) year of experience in home care, long-term care, or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain a Clean and Safe Living Environment: Perform light housekeeping duties, including cleaning bathrooms, bedrooms, living areas, and other commonly used spaces. Assist with dishwashing, laundry, and other household tasks to maintain a clean, sanitary, and organized home. Ensure the client’s living environment remains comfortable, safe, and supportive of their health and well-being.
Provide Personal Care and Daily Living Assistance: Assist clients with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, grooming, dressing, shaving, and transfers. Support clients with mobility, ambulation, and prescribed exercise routines as outlined in their Plan of Care. Provide assistance with eating and other personal care needs to promote comfort, independence, and dignity.
Assist With Nutrition and Meal Preparation: Prepare and serve meals and provide feeding assistance as needed to support proper nutrition. Help clients with meal planning and preparation while ensuring their dietary requirements and preferences are followed in accordance with their care plan.
Monitor Client Health and Well-Being: Observe and promptly report changes in the client’s physical, emotional, or behavioral condition to the Staffing Coordinator. Maintain accurate documentation of care provided, including personal care activities, vital signs, fluid intake and output, and other required health-related information. Monitor, document, and communicate significant changes in the client’s behavior, mood, or overall condition.
Promote Mobility and Physical Activity: Assist clients in using mobility equipment, including wheelchairs, walkers, and Hoyer lifts, while following established safety procedures. Encourage and assist clients with prescribed physical activities and range-of-motion exercises in accordance with their Plan of Care. Provide basic guidance and support to family members regarding routine caregiving practices and appropriate safety measures, as permitted by the care plan and agency policies.
Follow Infection Control Standards and Agency Policies: Follow established infection prevention and control practices, including proper hand hygiene and applicable CDC recommendations. Comply with all agency policies, procedures, and professional standards outlined in the Caregiver Handbook, Policy and Procedure Manual, and Caregiver Training Manual.