Home Care Worker -Evening Meal Prep

Interim Healthcare of Downstate Illinois•Peoria, IL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Design your career around your life! The beauty of being a Caregiver/ PCA for Interim HealthCare® is the flexibility and work-life balance it offers. Whether you’re caring for your family, pursuing an education or looking to supplement your income, this caregiving role puts you in control. Looking for someone to provide dining service in a clients home, including setting a table, prepping and serving meals, as well as meal clean up. This will be during the dinner hours. Our Personal Care Aides/Caregivers enjoy some excellent benefits: Pay Range: $16-$18/hr (2 clients households, pay up to $21/hr) 1:1 Aide-to-client ratios Set your own schedule and enjoy work-life balance Build your skills with online training and earn CEUs Pursue your education with tuition discounts through Rasmussen University Paid time off As a Personal Care Aide/Caregiver, here’s a big-picture view of what you’ll do: Provide the personal care and support seniors need to live safely at home Assist with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, light housekeeping, meal preparation, shopping, transportation and companionship Help with ambulation, transferring and range of motion exercises Provide medication reminders, document their condition and notify a supervisor of any concerns Ensure a safe home environment with unobstructed pathways Participate in activities that bring clients joy such as puzzles, games, reading and hobbies

Requirements

High school diploma (or equivalent)
Six (6) months of experience in caregiving, preferred
Valid IL driver’s license, auto insurance and transportation
Compassionate and helping nature, good communicator and ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

Provide dining service in a client's home, including setting a table, prepping and serving meals, as well as meal clean up during dinner hours.
Provide the personal care and support seniors need to live safely at home.
Assist with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, light housekeeping, meal preparation, shopping, transportation and companionship.
Help with ambulation, transferring and range of motion exercises.
Provide medication reminders, document their condition and notify a supervisor of any concerns.
Ensure a safe home environment with unobstructed pathways.
Participate in activities that bring clients joy such as puzzles, games, reading and hobbies.