Caregiver - Arlington Heights

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Looking for caregivers to join our home care family!
We are hiring for immediate needs for a client in Arlington Heights. We also have openings for weekdays and weekends for the surrounding areas!
Description:
We pride ourselves on providing our clients with their own care team. Our goal is to assign one caregiver to a client. If the client requires a greater number of ours we create a care team of employees to be assigned to that client. This allows for less exposure to illnesses and helps to establish a strong relationship between clients and their caregiver(s)!
At ComForCare Home Care we value our home care aides like family. We celebrate success and have fun! Our focus is to help our clients and employees live their best life possible.
We invite you to become part of our team! We have open positions and are looking for the very best to support clients in their homes. Whether you are looking to get started in a home care career or are an experienced aide, we have something for you.
Many shifts are available throughout Lake and Cook County and we will consider your availability and preferred locations when setting up your schedule.
We provide caregivers competitive pay, training and benefits, as well as opportunities for advancement. Orientations happen each week.
Job Summary:
The
Caregiver
provides clients various personal care and homemaker/companion services in accordance with an established plan of care so that they can remain in their residence.




Essential Functions:
Personal Care Provide assistance with: bathing, dressing, grooming, nail /skin care, back care, foot care, shampoo, oral hygiene, ambulation, transfers, range of motion exercise, safe use of equipment and assistive devices (wheel chair, walker, crutches, cane), change of position, with toileting, commode, incontinent care, meal planning, preparation, and assistance with feeding
Companion/Sitter/Household Management Provide companionship and respite services for family
Perform homemaking activities which include (but are not limited to): vacuuming, dusting, sweeping or mopping floors, doing dishes, changing bed linens, doing laundry and cleaning bathrooms
Medication Services Assist with medications that the client self-administers
Qualifications/Educational Requirements:
High school graduate or G.E.D certificate
Successful completion of a state-approved Certified Nurse Aide or Home Health Aide course preferred, but not required
At least six months experience as a Caregiver (in homes or facilities).
Be listed in good standing on the State’s Caregiver Registry. If you are not on the state registry, we will send you to complete background check prior to beginning work.
Achieves a minimum score of 80% on competency exam (Home Health Aide Test) - this exam follows your interview
Meets passing criteria on DEARS Ethics test - this exam follows your interview
Ability to read, write, speak and understand English as needed for the job
Possess a valid driver's license and have use of an insured automobile or access to adequate transportation for the job
By selecting the positions below, you acknowledge that you are applying for employment with an independently owned and operated ComForCare franchisee, a separate company and employer from ComForCare and any of its affiliates or subsidiaries. You understand that each independent franchisee is solely responsible for all decisions relating to employment including (and without limitation to) hiring and termination, and ComForCare does not accept, review or store my application. Any questions about your application or the hiring process must be directed to the locally owned and operated ComForCare franchisee.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran.

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