Healthcare Aide

Milestone; Loves Park (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Milestone in Loves Park, IL is seeking a compassionate Direct Support Professional to provide care and support for individuals in a residential home.

The role requires 18+, training, a clean driving record, ability to intervene in crises, and strong communication, with duties ranging from personal care and transportation to meal preparation and documentation.

Qualifications

• Completion of Habilitation Aide Training within 30 days of employment.
• High School diploma or GED and STOFHLA test passed.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to intervene physically in behavioral or health crises.
• Safe driving record

Responsibilities

• Maintain reliable attendance and follow team scheduling to ensure coverage.
• Monitor individuals served, log communications, and report to staff.
• Complete daily tasks: ISP/Personal Plan implementation, behavior programs, charting, and activities/outings.
• Pass medication training to administer medication.
• Keep home clean, safe, and log repair requests.
• Assist with clothing, bedrooms, and personal items.
• Use mobility equipment properly and maintain body mechanics.
• Provide safe transportation and follow vehicle policies.
• Follow meal plans and prepare shopping lists within budget.
• Foster positive relations with individuals, families, and staff.
• Monitor health needs and accompany to medical appointments.
• Comply with Milestone policies and procedures.
• Respond to emergencies and know fire safety/disaster plans.
• Order forms and supplies as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Safe driving

Crisis intervention

Teamwork

Reliability/attendance

Education

High School diploma or GED

Habilitation Aide Training (first 30 days)

STOFHLA test

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Loves Parks, IL 61111Salary Range: $20.00 - $21.00 HourlyBASIC FUNCTION:

DESCRIPTION OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reliable, prompt attendance demonstrating flexibility and cooperation with team as needed to provide adequate facility coverage and follows team (self)-scheduling guidelines.
• Monitors all individuals served at all times and communicates all information in communication log and if applicable, verbally reports to next staff scheduled.
• Completes all daily assignments as directed by Team Leader and/or Residential Services Coordinator (RSC)/Noc Home coordinator (HC). This includes but is not limited to:
  • Individual Service Plans/Personal Plan Implementation Strategies
  • Behavior Development Programs
  • Charting and documentation
  • Initiates recreational and social activities in the home and community as well as ensures all scheduled outings are completed, including Special Olympics practice(s).
  • Must pass all medication training to administer medication and provide active, ongoing interaction to the individuals served.
  • Maintains the home in a clean, safe, healthful condition, logging repair requests correctly.
  • Assists individuals in care of bedroom, clothing and personal items.
• Assists in all emergency situations and is knowledgeable of fire extinguishers, alarms, emergency phone numbers, and disaster plans.
• Uses all mechanical lifts, belts, chairs, and other mobility equipment in facilities where necessary, appropriately, and cleans them as necessary. This includes all wheelchairs. Utilizes good body mechanics at all times.
• Provides safe transportation of individuals served; uses safe, defensive driving skills, adhering to all policies and procedures regarding the use and care of Milestone vehicles.
• Responsible for knowledge of basic cooking skills or willingness to learn. Follows the established menu plan, adhering to prescribed diets. Develops shopping lists or items need to prepare planned meals, purchases items as needed (staying within designated budget), and submits receipts to Team Leader/RSC/HC.
• Maintains cordial and cooperative relationship with individuals served, their families and guardians and other staff members, utilizing and promoting positive problem solving skills and ensuring a positive, pleasant home environment.
• Monitors individuals’ health needs and documents such; accompanies individuals on medical/dental appointments as assigned by Team Leader/HC/RSC.
• Complies with all Milestone, Inc. policies and procedures.
• In compliance with Milestone, Incorporated’s philosophy and policies toward Human Rights; immediately intervenes on behalf of the individual(s) served and reports to the appropriate supervisor and/or agency (OIG, IDPH).
• Orders necessary forms and supplies from the appropriate personnel as needed.
• Other duties as needed or assigned.

QualificationsMinimum age of 18.

• Completion of Habilitation Aide Training within the first 30 days of employment.
• High School diploma or GED and passing of the STOFHLA test.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to intervene physically in behavioral or health related crisis.
• Safe driving record/approved driver.