Home Care Assistant

About the role

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) is hiring a Full-time, 7 days a week, Home Care Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Observation of client functioning and reporting changes to his/her supervisor or employer;
• take initiative in notifying supervisor of changes in the client;
• Aid with household chores, including but not limited to planning and cooking meals, making beds, dusting, washing dishes, vacuuming, sweeping/mopping floors, cleaning rooms and doing laundry;
• Aid in completing activities such as shopping and appointments outside of the home;
• Aid the client with activities of daily living and personal care (bathing, shampoo/drying hair, shaving, medication reminders, nail care, mouth care and dressing);
• Aid the client with ambulation, positioning, toileting, and transfers;
• Complete the appropriate records documenting service provisions; follow the plan of care and report changes in calendar;
• Demonstrate professional, positive behavior and carry out responsibilities with integrity, treating clients, families, other LSSI workforce members, and collaborative organizations and/or individuals in a dignified, respectful, honest, and fair manner.

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;
• Must complete required training prior to being assigned direct service work;
• Minimum of one (1) year experience preferred;
• Demonstrated ability to follow instructions;
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in English in a clear, comprehensible manner, both verbally and in writing;
• Knowledge of basic homecare duties, ability to follow and perform duties as assigned on the client plan of care;
• Demonstrated ability to show compassion for the needs of the client;
• Valid driver’s license, in good standing for the state of residency preferred;
• Access to reliable transportation required;
• Valid IL statutory minimum liability insurance coverage, bodily injury and property damage preferred.

Qualifications

• 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;
• Must complete required training prior to being assigned direct service work;
• Minimum of one (1) year experience preferred;
• Demonstrated ability to follow instructions;
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in English in a clear, comprehensible manner, both verbally and in writing;
• Knowledge of basic homecare duties, ability to follow and perform duties as assigned on the client plan of care;
• Demonstrated ability to show compassion for the needs of the client;
• Valid driver’s license, in good standing for the state of residency preferred;
• Access to reliable transportation required;
• Valid IL statutory minimum liability insurance coverage, bodily injury and property damage preferred.

Skills

• Ability to observe and report changes in client functioning;
• Ability to assist with household chores;
• Ability to assist with activities of daily living and personal care;
• Ability to assist with ambulation, positioning, toileting, and transfers;
• Ability to document service provisions and follow the plan of care;
• Ability to demonstrate professional and respectful behavior;
• Ability to communicate effectively in English;
• Knowledge of basic homecare duties;
• Ability to follow and perform duties as assigned on the client plan of care;
• Ability to show compassion for the needs of the client.

Benefits

• On Demand Flexible Paydays for earned wages through an app called Dayforce Wallet;
• Competitive salary based upon relevant education, experience, and licensure ($18.75/Hourly);
• 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.

Pay

Salary: $18.75/Hourly.

Schedule

Full-time, 7 days a week.