Home Health Aide

Assisting Hands of Orland Park; Orland Park (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Training & development

Job summary

Assisting Hands of Orland Park is seeking a compassionate caregiver to provide in-home care services. You will support clients with personal care, daily living activities, mobility, and light household tasks while ensuring comfort, safety, dignity, and independence in their home environment.

Working under the Care Manager and Staffing Coordinator, you will follow each client’s Plan of Care and maintain clear documentation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of one year of experience in home care, assisted living, or related healthcare setting preferred.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and caregiving skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and safe home environment with light housekeeping.
• Provide personal care and assistance with daily living activities and mobility.
• Assist with meals and hydration according to client needs.
• Monitor health and wellbeing and report changes to supervisor promptly.
• Support mobility and range-of-motion activities as directed.
• Follow infection control practices and company policies.

Skills

Caregiving experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Caregiver training

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Benefits:

• Competitive salary


• Flexible schedule


• Training & development

As a Caregiver with Assisting Hands, you will deliver compassionate, dependable, and professional in-home care services to clients while supporting their comfort, safety, dignity, and independence. Working under the supervision of the Care Manager and direction of the Staffing Coordinator, you will assist clients with personal care, daily living activities, mobility support, and household tasks in accordance with each client’s individualized Plan of Care. This role is critical in creating a safe, clean, and supportive home environment for clients.

Education Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED required.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in home care, assisted living, long-term care, or a related healthcare setting preferred.


• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and caregiving skills.

Reports To:

• Care Manager

Key Responsibilities:

1. Maintain a Clean & Safe Environment

• Perform light housekeeping duties, including cleaning bathrooms, kitchens, bedrooms, and common living areas.


• Assist with laundry, dishwashing, and routine household tasks to maintain a clean and sanitary environment.


• Promote a safe, organized, and comfortable living space that supports the client’s overall well-being.

2. Provide Personal Care & Assistance

• Assist clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, shaving, and transfers.


• Support clients with mobility, ambulation, positioning, and prescribed exercise programs outlined in the Plan of Care.


• Provide assistance with meals, feeding, and other personal care needs as required.

3. Nutritional Support

• Prepare and serve meals according to client preferences and dietary requirements.


• Assist with meal planning and feeding to help ensure proper nutrition and hydration.

4. Monitor Client Health & Well-Being

• Observe and promptly report any changes in the client’s physical, emotional, or behavioral condition to the Care Manager or Staffing Coordinator.


• Maintain accurate documentation of care provided, including vital signs, intake/output, and other required health information.


• Identify and report safety concerns or unusual incidents in a timely manner.

5. Support Mobility & Physical Activities

• Safely assist clients with mobility equipment, including wheelchairs, walkers, gait belts, and Hoyer lifts.


• Encourage participation in range-of-motion exercises and other prescribed physical activities.


• Educate and support family members on safe caregiving practices when appropriate.

6. Infection Control & Compliance

• Adhere to infection prevention and control standards, including proper hand hygiene and CDC guidelines.


• Follow all company policies, procedures, and caregiver standards outlined in the Employee Handbook, Policy & Procedure Manual, and Caregiver Training Manual.

Working Hours

• Work schedules are based on client care needs and staffing availability.


• Please note that a fixed number of hours cannot be guaranteed.