Home Care Aide NEEDED For Elderly Male In Gillespie, IL

Care Planning Institute, Inc; Dorchester (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Care Planning Institute, Inc. in Gillespie, IL, is seeking a Personal Care Aide to assist an elderly male Veteran at home. You will help with bathing, dressing, grooming, and walking to keep him safe and independent, with a flexible 10-hour weekly schedule, paid at 25 per hour (21 base plus 4 bonus) when all shifts are completed.

Experience as a caregiver is required; we can train on job specifics. A background check is performed and a TB skin test is required if not recent.

Qualifications

• Caregiving experience required.
• Willing to undergo a background check.
• TB skin test required if not recently completed.

Responsibilities

• Assist with bathing, dressing, grooming and walking to help the client stay independent at home.
• Follow the agreed 10-hour weekly schedule and provide care as directed.
• Respond to client needs and document any changes for supervisor.

Skills

Caregiving experience

Background check readiness

Job description

We are a home care aide services agency that has been in business since 2007 and help elderly people stay safe and well in their homes. We provide home care services in 15 states. We also offer same day pay options for our caregivers.

We are in need of a Personal Care Aide to assist one of our clients who is an elderly male Veteran and needs some help with bathing, dressing, grooming, and walking - to stay independent at home. The job is located in the town of Gillespie, IL.

This is a long term position. 10 hours per week. The schedule is flexible but must stick to the schedule once it is agreed upon. Paid at $25/hour. Pay is $21/hour base with a $4/hour bonus to total $25/hour. You get the bonus if you work all the shifts you agreed to work during that pay period.

The job starts soon. Experience as a caregiver is required. We can train on the specifics of the job. We will perform a background check.

Must get a TB (Tuberculosis) skin test if not had one recently. You can go to your local County Health Department and walk in to get a skin TB Test. Just provide your ID and tell them it is for employment. It cost $25. You will return 48-72 hours later to have it checked. Here is a list of County Health Departments: https://www.naccho.org/membership/lhd-directory. You can also do this at CVS Minute Clinics. Schedule appt. online at your local CVS. Cost is $75. We reimburse the $75 on your first paycheck - if you keep the receipt: www.minuteclinic.com.

Our reception phone number is: 877-487-8166.