Caregiver - In Home Care - Geneseo - PRN

70000 The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society; Geneseo (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health cares for clients in their homes, providing personal care, medication administration, and companionship to individuals who have difficulty with daily activities.

Caregivers follow a prescribed health plan, assist with mobility, and may perform light housework while ensuring a safe and supportive home environment.

Applicants must be 18+ with a valid driver’s license and insurance validation; GED preferred. Sanford Health is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred, but not required.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• When applicable, valid driver’s license and access to an insured vehicle required.

Responsibilities

• Assists with personal care as needed, including bathing, grooming, dressing, and eating.
• Follows a prescribed healthcare plan, may assist with exercise and medication administration.
• Ensures the client’s home is safe, organized, and compliant with needs and safety measures.
• Performs light housekeeping as needed and supports daily living activities.
• Provides emotional support and encouragement to help the client perform tasks.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Empathy

Patience

Education

High school diploma / GED

Job description

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world‑class health care in America’s heartland.

Work Shift: Varies (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0

Compensation: Salary Range: $16.50 - $16.50

Union Position: No

Department Details

• Work the hours and days that work for you, while making a difference in someone else’s life.
• Must have valid driver’s license and validation of insurance.

Summary

The caregiver provides in-home care to individuals who have difficulty performing basic day-to-day activities by assisting with personal care, administering medication, and providing companionship.

Job Description

• Assists with personal care, which may include bathroom functions, bathing, grooming, dressing, and eating.
• Follows a prescribed healthcare plan, which may include assisting with exercise and administering medication.
• Ensures the clients' home is organized according to their needs and that safety measures are in place.
• May be expected to complete some light housework.
• Provides emotional support and encouragement to perform necessary tasks.
• Provides mobility assistance if required, for example helping the client in and out of a bed, a chair, or a wheelchair.
• Transports or escorts the client to medical and other appointments.
• Monitors and reports changes in health, behavior, and needs.
• Must be patient, empathetic, observant and committed to making the client feel comfortable.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred, but not required.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• When applicable, valid driver’s license and access to an insured vehicle required.
• Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.
• If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to [e-mail].

About Sanford Health

The Sanford organization owns and manages multiple distinct brands, including Sanford Health, Marshfield Clinic, and Good Samaritan, as well as Lewis Drug, Sanford Health Equip, Solutions by Sanford, Great Shots, and Blue Rock Bar & Grill.

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world‑class health care in America’s heartland.

Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization has 53,000 employees and serves over 2 million patients and nearly 425,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

The integrated nonprofit health system includes a network of 56 hospitals, 288 clinic locations, 147 senior care communities, 4,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 1,500 active clinical trials and studies.

The organization’s transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to 78 specialties.

Good Samaritan

Good Samaritan, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services, is committed to transforming the aging experience through innovation, compassion and personalized care.

As part of Sanford Health, an integrated nonprofit health system headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Good Samaritan serves 10,000 seniors and offers access to a full continuum of care, including 94 rehabilitation and skilled nursing centers, 56 assisted living and memory care facilities, 44 independent living locations and 37 home health and hospice agencies.

The senior care provider delivers services across the upper Midwest, with 70% of residents living in rural communities.

Learn more about Good Samaritan’s mission and commitment to delivering high quality senior care in rural America at good-sam.com.

Further Information

Learn more about Sanford Health’s commitment to shaping the future of rural health care across the lifespan at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News.