Join Our Team: HomeCare Assistant, Senior Resource Center at Family ServiceEffective Date: ImmediatelyOvercoming One of the Biggest Challenges in Advanced Aging: Living IndependentlyAs they advance in the aging process, many older adults struggle with changes in mobility, managing pain, navigating the onset of dementia of oneself or one’s spouse, and/or growing unease with driving. Tasks that were once automatic can become overwhelming.Our HomeCare Assistants offer a middle-ground solution. They provide non-medical, supportive care to clients, making it possible for older adults to live in their homes for as long as possible.Your Role as a HomeCare AssistantAs HomeCare Assistant, you’ll be a key team member who rallies around your clients, giving them ground-level help with tasks they can no longer manage comfortably. Every client has a specific care plan that outlines exactly what will be done. Each client is different, of course, but the following are typical tasks in our care plans. This means you’ll be:- Helping with groceries, meal prep, laundry, and cleaning- Driving clients to appointments or to the store and assisting with groceries- Assisting with bathing, grooming, dressing, transferring, supervision, and medication reminders per the care plan- Providing positive, uplifting companionshipOutside of client care, we need to keep detailed, accurate records. That means you’ll be:- Recording tasks completed for the client each day- Reporting changes in function, mental health, or cognitive status to your supervisor- Reporting any unsafe or unhealthy elements of the client’s living environmentOur HomeCare assistants are part of our team, participating in staff meetings and trainings. We have robust procedures and guidelines to help you do the best work you can and to put policies and procedures into practice.Who You Are: The Ideal Candidate- Interest in working with older adults- High school diploma, GED, or at least one year of directly related experience (CNAs are a great fit)- Reliable vehicle with standard safety features, valid driver’s license, and insurance appropriate to transport clients- Can work at least 10 hours per week during business hours- Cordial, professional, and kind with clients; flexible; organized; efficient with minimum supervision; respectful of various lifestyles, cultures, temperaments, and needs- Communication: Can read and write for necessary record-keeping; accessible by phone- Can complete the HomeCare Assistant training program successfully- Can successfully complete a background check (compliance with Illinois Department of Public Health licensure regulations and the Health Care Worker Background Check Act and Code)The Family Service CultureFamily Service is family-focused and strongly service oriented, cultivating a humble and diligent workplace. We train thoroughly and value kindness, fresh ideas, hard work, and going the extra mile. Equal Opportunity Employer.The PackageHourly rate of $15; $15.50 for those with a CNA12 paid holidays per yearPTO starts accruing at time of hire (maximum accrual bank of 200 hours) and can be taken after 90 days.Life insuranceIf we’re describing you, let’s talk. Send us your resumé and cover letter.Job Types: Full-time, Part-timePay: $18.00 - $18.50 per hourBenefits:- Flexible schedule- Life insurance- Mileage reimbursement- Paid orientation- Paid time off- Paid training- Safety equipment providedWork Location: In person