Part Time Caregiver Needed In Villa Park Area

Assisting Hands - Lombard; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A caregiving service provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a part-time caregiver for personal care services. The ideal candidate will maintain a safe and healthy environment for clients, assist with daily living activities, and report any changes in condition. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and preferably over one year of experience in a care setting. Shifts are available 24/7 based on assignment and availability, with no guaranteed hours.

Qualifications

• One year experience in home or long-term care setting is preferred.
• Knowledge of infection control policies.
• Ability to assist with personal hygiene and daily living activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care services in compliance with the Plan of Care.
• Maintain a clean and healthy environment for the client.
• Report changes in the client's condition.

Skills

Personal care experience

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Future Opening: Part Time Caregiver Needed In Villa Park Area

Description: This position provides personal care services to clients that contract with Assisting Hands for services in compliance with the Plan of Care.

Education: High School Diploma/GED required

Qualifications: One (1) year experience in the home or long-term care setting is preferred.

Reports to: Staffing Coordinator

Primary Duties:

• Maintaining a clean, safe, and healthy environment within client’s residence.
• The performance of all personal care activities contained in a written Plan of Care which may include assisting the client with personal hygiene, ambulation and exercise, eating, dressing, shaving, physical transfer, and other duties as assigned.
• Providing nutritional support as needed.
• Reporting changes in the client’s condition.
• Assisting with the use of devices for aid to daily living such as a wheelchair, walker, or hoyer lift.
• Assisting with prescribed range of motion exercises.
• Teaching household routine and skills to well members of the family.
• Measuring intake and output of fluids.
• Measuring and recording temperature, pulse, respiration or blood pressure.
• Keeping records of personal health care activities.
• Observing appearance and gross behavioral changes in the client and reporting to the agency supervisor.
• Reminding the client with the self-administration of medication.
• Keeping a record of when a client receives assistance with self-administration of medication.
• Abides by the agency’s infection control policies, including proper hand washing techniques consistent with CDC Guidelines.
• Abides by all policies and procedures outlined in the agency’s Policy and Procedure Manual, Caregiver Handbook, and Caregiver Training Manual.

Hours: Dependent on assignment; Shifts available 24 hours a day, 7 days per week and based on availability. Assisting Hands does not guarantee hours.

FLSA Status: Non-exempt, hourly

For immediate consideration please call the office at 630-635-3900 for an interview.