Caregiver/Personal Assistant

Agency: Angels Homecare
We are in urgent need of a caregiver/personal assistant to be assigned in North Winchester Chicago, IL 60640. To proceed with the application, please fill out the form below. You can also call us at Monday to Friday, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM CST. Requirements: Preferred 6 months to 1 year of experience but NOT required. Vaccinated or Unvaccinated are welcome (proof prior to seeing a client). Can work day shifts come & go, and must be willing to take regular short hours. Responsibilities: Assists residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transferring, and getting to and from activities and meals according to the individual service plan. Allows and encourages residents to do as much of their own care as possible. Serves meals to residents in the dining room or apartments and may assist in preparing meals following pre-planned menus. Encourages residents to eat a proper diet and take adequate fluids while respecting the resident's right to free choice and records and reports changes in resident's eating habits to the supervisor. Initiates and participates in leisure activities provided for residents as described in the activity calendar and encourages residents to socialize and participate in planned activities or programs to develop friendships with other residents. Maintains residents' records daily in a timely manner and in accordance with company policy and procedures; documents medication distribution as applicable, leisure activities, incidents, and observations; reports any changes in resident's physical condition and/or behavior, and visitors; observes and reports the health and emotional condition of each resident; and promptly reports all changes to the supervisor. Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly environment for the residents; performs general housekeeping; and follows cleaning schedules for resident laundry, bedrooms, dining area, living space, bathrooms, kitchen, and other areas. Follows proper procedures in emergency situations and responds promptly and positively to resident requests for assistance.