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What they do
A Home Health Aide helps individuals who are disabled, elderly, or chronically ill with daily tasks, such as dressing, washing, and light housekeeping. They can care for patients in their homes or other healthcare settings, and may perform basic medical care under the direction of a nurse or other medical professional. These roles typically require more comprehensive agency-approved training programs.
$32,347 / year median in Illinois
+23% projected growth
Job Description
Overview Benedictine, where your potential can thrive…come join us. Our Care Assistants do an amazing job of maintaining positive communication and interaction with residents, families and other team members to ensure resident safety and well-being - that is what our residents deserve from Benedictine Associates. Responsibilities The Care Assistant provides resident care and report to clinical team members. The Care Assistant performs and/or assists in general care and services for residents as outlined in care plans. Qualifications Must be able to read, write and communicate in English Must be able to observe and report resident status and implement care plans BLS Certification. Benedictine and our Ministry partners are a non-profit senior care organization founded by the sisters of St. Scholastica that operates on four core values: Hospitality, Stewardship, Respect, and Justice. We pride ourselves on having an extraordinary team of associates, with outstanding hearts. Our focus is to provide a comforting and empowering culture for our residents and our team members, to help you grow and succeed. With opportunities available throughout the upper Midwest, we need big hearts like yours! EEO/AA/Vet Friendly Salary Range 18.00-18.50 Benefits Statement A robust benefits package is available to eligible associates, designed to meet the needs of every stage of life, including paid time off (PTO), retirement, medical, dental, vision, education assistance, and a variety of additional voluntary benefits. For more information visit our website at www.benedictineliving.org. Additional Information #BHSAtTheShrine