This position provides custodial and personal care services to clients who contract with Assisting Hands, under the direction of the Staffing Coordinator, in accordance with each client’s Plan of Care.
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- One (1) year of experience in a home or long-term care setting is preferred.
- Staffing Coordinator
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Maintain a Clean and Safe Environment:
- Perform light cleaning and straightening tasks in the client’s residence, including bathrooms, living areas, and bedrooms.
- Wash dishes, laundry, and complete other cleaning tasks to ensure a safe, sanitary, and comfortable living space for the client.
- Perform light cleaning and straightening tasks in the client’s residence, including bathrooms, living areas, and bedrooms.
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Provide Personal Care Services:
- Assist clients with personal hygiene, grooming, ambulation, exercise, eating, dressing, shaving, physical transfers, and other tasks as outlined in the Plan of Care.
- Assist clients with personal hygiene, grooming, ambulation, exercise, eating, dressing, shaving, physical transfers, and other tasks as outlined in the Plan of Care.
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Nutritional Support:
- Assist clients with meal preparation, feeding, and nutritional support as necessary.
- Assist clients with meal preparation, feeding, and nutritional support as necessary.
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Monitor Client’s Health:
- Report any changes in the client’s physical or emotional condition to the Staffing Coordinator.
- Report any changes in the client’s physical or emotional condition to the Staffing Coordinator.
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Additional Client-Specific Activities:
- Assist with the use of mobility devices (e.g., wheelchairs, walkers, hoyer lifts).
- Support prescribed range of motion exercises and other physical activities.
- Teach and assist family members with household routines and basic care skills.
- Measure and record fluid intake and output, vital signs (e.g., temperature, pulse, blood pressure), and other health metrics as needed.
- Maintain accurate records of personal health care activities and report any changes in client’s condition or appearance.
- Monitor client’s behavior for any significant changes and report these observations to the agency supervisor.
- Assist with the use of mobility devices (e.g., wheelchairs, walkers, hoyer lifts).
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Medication Assistance:
- Assist clients with self-administered medication, including:
- Retrieving the medication from its storage location, reading the label, and opening the container.
- Helping the client take the medication as prescribed (e.g., placing the dosage in their hand, assisting with swallowing).
- Recording the assistance provided and ensuring medication is stored properly after use.
- Retrieving the medication from its storage location, reading the label, and opening the container.
- Assist with preparation of necessary items such as water, juice, or cups to facilitate the medication process.
- Support the client with physical tasks such as steadying their hand or arm to ensure proper medication administration.
- Assist clients with self-administered medication, including:
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Infection Control & Compliance:
- Adhere to infection control policies and procedures, including proper hand hygiene techniques in accordance with CDC Guidelines.
- Follow all policies and procedures as outlined in the agency’s Policy and Procedure Manual, Caregiver Handbook, and Caregiver Training Manual.
- Adhere to infection control policies and procedures, including proper hand hygiene techniques in accordance with CDC Guidelines.
- Hours are dependent on the assignment and client needs. Shifts are available 24/7 based on availability. Assisting Hands cannot guarantee a set number of hours.
- Non-exempt, hourly
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Assisting Hands of Orland Park
Assisting Hands Home Care prides itself on offering compassionate, dependable home care to their clients across the US. Their unparalleled reputation of quality home care covers a broad spectrum of services ranging from aging care for the elderly, post-surgery care, transitional care from a hospital or rehab, to post maternity care for those mothers who need care after the birth of their child.
Aside from the company’s mission for quality home care and passion for the value of family, one of the other reasons that Assisting Hands has provided such exceptional care to their clients is due to their high standards for hiring.
According to the company’s Vice President, Gail Stout, Assisting Hands Home Care believes that the caregivers are the face of the company. “Our agencies hire caregivers that first and foremost align with our company’s core values.” Gail went on to explain that their agencies do a complete interview process of each hiring candidate. “We look for the three most important qualities in our caregivers which is professionalism, empathy, and strong communication skills.” Additionally, the agencies do a comprehensive background screening, training and verification of skill competency. “Each AHHC agency has a robust pool of caregivers but we are always looking to hire additional caregivers that meet our guidelines and criteria for caring for our clients,” Gail said.
According to some of the agencies’ caregivers, Assisting Hands motivates their employees to give the best care possible. “They treat their caregivers with very high standards,” said Fatima L. She went on to say that the company strives to provide quality care to their clients for all their individual needs. “Because of this quality care it makes a great difference to all elderly clients and their families.”
Some of the other comments made by various Assisting Hands caregivers are “I applaud this company for the high standards and ethics that I have witnessed…” - Julie J.
“I have worked for home care companies in the past and none of them are at all like Assisting Hands Home Care. I feel like a genuinely valued employee.” Kelsey L.
“What I have experienced since working at AHHC is that the company truly cares about its clients just as well as its employees. They are always willing to help and go the extra mile to meet everyone’s needs.” LaEasha G.
Assisting Hands Home Care and their employees believe that there is value to offering dependable care and compassion to those in need which is witnessed on a daily basis by both the staff and the clients. No matter what service is being provided, from light housekeeping and making meals to helping with bathing and grooming needs, caring for others with dignity and dedication is paramount to Assisting Hands Home Care which is reflected in AHHC caregivers.
Company Website: www.assistinghands.com
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