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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location 426 - 60126
Elmhurst, Illinois

About this job

Home Instead Senior Care is looking for Care Givers to join our awesome team. Our Care Givers do an outstanding job of giving our clients quality of life while keeping them safe and secure. You will be responsible for: following the care plan, observing clients, reporting observations and documenting observations. We strive to ensure quality, continuity and safety for our clients..

QUALIFICATIONS:
• CNAs are very welcome to apply
• Various choices of location and shifts for you to select from
• Paid training
• Must be able to legally work and undergo license and criminal background check
• Must be prepared to be tested for drugs and fingerprinted
• Negative TB skin test or chest x-ray
• Self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision
• Empathy for the needs of the client
• Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to express spoken and/or written ideas in English
• Treats clients, staff and the public with courtesy, respect and presents appositive public image.
• Works as a team member
• Ensures confidentiality and security of the client's medical information.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Provide personal care
• Bathing
• Grooming, including oral care
• Assist the client with dressing and undressing
• Assist the client with toileting activities
• Assist in feeding the client, if necessary
• Support good skin care to prevent skin breakdown (i.e. turn and reposition client, actively encourage movement)
• Provide client with help walking and transferring
• Observe client's physical, mental and emotional conditions
• Assist client in the self-administration of medication (medication reminder)
• Perform light housekeeping
• Perform meal preparation and clean up
• Change bed linens and make up the client's bed
• Maintain an orderly client environment
• Follow principles of infection control and Universal Precautions.
• Identifies and participates in performance improvement activities.
• Provide transport to doctor appointments, outside activities and shopping.
• Adhere to established policies, procedures and standards.
• Ensure the right to privacy and dignity while care is being provided
• Ensure the right to confidentiality of their information
• Respond rapidly and appropriately in an emergency situation

We have a variety of shifts available with competitive pay and benefits. Find out more about this fulfilling career opportunity at Homeinstead.com/426
Click "Apply" button to complete your application on-line or directly call our Home Instead La Grange & Wheaton offices (708-482-8663)

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