Caregiver

Company Description

At Shilohs Village, we believe caregiving is more than a job, it’s a calling. Every day, our team serves with compassion, faith, and a heart for helping others thrive. We’re looking for dedicated individuals who want to make a difference in the lives of those we care for.

Role Description

This is a PRN in-home role for a Caregiver (or In-Home Services Worker) located in the Greater Chicagoland Area.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Caregiver will be responsible for providing the following non-skilled or non-medical assistance:

• Observation of client functioning and reporting changes to the Manager/Administrator/Supervisor or to a person designated by the client.
• Assistance with household chores, including cooking and meal preparation, cleaning and laundry.
• Assistance in completing activities such as shopping and appointments outside of the home.
• Companionship.
• Completion of appropriate records documenting service provision
• Assistance with activities of daily living and personal care.

To delineate the types of services that can be provided by a home services worker, the following are examples of acceptable tasks:

• Skin Care
• Ambulation
• Bathing
• Dressing
• Exercise
• Feeding
• Hair Care
• Mouth Care
• Nail Care
• Positioning
• Shaving
• Toileting
• Transfers
• Medication Reminding
• Respiratory Care

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass a competency evaluation
• Must not have a disqualifying background check under the requirements of the Health Care Worker Background Check Act without a waiver.
• Proof of negative TB Test
  • If positive or history of positive:  Must have chest x-ray upon hire with written documentation of “history of positive PPD by a physician”, provide chest X-ray per CDC guidelines, and annual TB symptom check off by a physician as well. 
• Annual health evaluation (Physical) signed off from Physician. 
  •  Physical Requirements Include:
    • Must be able to stand at ease for a minimum of 20-minute intervals.
    • Must be able to climb one flight of stairs comfortably while carrying at least 15 pounds.
    • Must be able to walk and run on rough ground and uneven surfaces.
    • Must be able to lift at least 30 pounds from the ground to a chair or bed.
    • Must be able to pull and push at least 30 pounds.
    • Must be able to bend, kneel, squat, twist, squat, crawl, and climb.
• CPR/First Aid Certified
• Must have a visa or proof of citizenship in compliance with federal requirements for employment
• Should have a compassionate and caring attitude.
• Must be self-motivated and eager to learn.
• Should be reliable and an excellent timekeeper.
• He or she must also possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have the ability to work under little or no supervision.
• Must have the ability to work well under pressure and change.
• Should be non-judgmental and willing to respect clients and co-workers as well.
• Must have a full understanding of Private Duty Non-Medical legislation and regulations.
• Computer skills are also a necessity.
• For Care Plans that Include Driving, Shopping or Errands:
  • Must have a clean driving history and must possess a current driver’s license
  • Must have a dependable mode of transportation/vehicle.
  • Must have valid car insurance