Caregiver - Concord

ALC Health Care Services; Melrose Park (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

ALC Home Services is seeking experienced Caregivers and CNAs to support residents at Concord Place Retirement Community in Northlake. Shifts include Tue/Wed/Thu 3pm-11pm and Fri 7am-3pm, with in-person, on-site work in Illinois.

Primary responsibilities include assisting with activities of daily living, providing companionship, meal prep, light housekeeping, medication reminders, and following infection control and HIPAA policies.

Qualifications

• Must have reliable vehicle, driver's license and valid auto insurance.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.
• Previous caregiving experience is required.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Professional demeanor, self-motivated, reliable and compassionate.
• Must demonstrate dependability, tact, patience and ability to follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Observation of client functioning and reporting changes to supervisor.
• Assist with activities of daily living and personal care.
• Attend to the client's requests promptly.
• Provide companionship and socialization.
• Meal planning and preparation.
• Light housekeeping.
• Change bed linens and do laundry.
• Personal errands, per client and agency request.
• Medication assistance and reminders.
• Assistance with personal hygiene and dressing.
• Transferring assistance.
• Follow infection control policies and maintain HIPAA confidentiality.
• Maintain communication with supervisory staff and interdisciplinary team.
• Document care provided and pertinent observations.

Skills

Caregiving experience

Excellent communication

Job description

Join our excellent team at ALC Home Services!

Schedule: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday's 3pm to 11pm and Friday's 7am to 3pm

Our company is seeking experienced Caregivers and C.N.A.s to provide care to the residents of Concord Place Retirement Community in Northlake.

CAREGIVER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Observation of client functioning and reporting changes to his/her supervisor or employer.
• Assist with activities of daily living and personal care.
• Attend to the client's requests promptly.
• Provide companionship and socialization.
• Meal planning and preparation
• Light housekeeping
• Change bed linens and do laundry.
• Personal errands, per client and agency request
• Medication assistance and reminders
• Assistance with personal hygiene and dressing
• Transferring assistance
• Socialization and companionship
• Functions within the limitations of the individual assignment.
• Knows and follows infection control policies including proper hand washing techniques.
• Maintains appropriate communication with supervisory staff and with all members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Documents care provided and pertinent observations accurately as directed by the wellness coordinator.
• Treats clients and families with respect.
• Maintains confidentiality per HIPAA and ALC policies.
• Accepts and fulfills assignments with the agency and exercises judgment in accepting assignments.
• Attends required in-service programs per agency policy.

CAREGIVER REQUIREMENTS

• Must have a reliable vehicle, driver's license, and valid auto insurance.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.
• Previous caregiving experience is required.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Professional demeanor, self-motivated, reliable, and compassionate.
• Must demonstrate dependability, tact, patience, and the ability to follow instructions.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person