Home Care Aide NEEDED For Elderly Male In Harvard, IL

Care Planning Institute, Inc; Harvard (IL); On-site; USD 28,930,000 - 34,440,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Background check provided

Job summary

Care Planning Institute, Inc is seeking a Personal Care Aide to assist an elderly male Veteran in Harvard, IL. The role focuses on bathing, dressing, grooming, and walking to support independence at home. A background check is required, and a TB skin test is necessary if not recently completed.

Training will be provided for the specific duties. The position is long-term with a 12-hour weekly schedule that is flexible yet must be followed once agreed.

Qualifications

• Experience as a caregiver is required.
• Background check will be performed.
• TB skin test required if not recently done.
• Training provided on job specifics.

Responsibilities

• Assist with bathing, dressing, grooming, and walking to help the client stay independent at home.
• Provide companionship and monitor safety during visits.
• Follow the agreed-upon schedule and communicate any concerns to the supervisor.

Skills

Caregiving

Bathing assistance

Dressing assistance

Grooming

Mobility support

Companionship

Education

Caregiver certification or equivalent

High school diploma (optional)

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 Harvard, IL.

This is a long term position. 12 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.