A Caregiver or Personal Care Aide provides non-medical care for adults, including elderly and disabled people, typically in their own homes. Assists clients with daily tasks including bathing, medication reminders, and light housekeeping; may also provide transportation for appointments and errands. These roles do not always require formal certification.
Homer Glen, IL Job Details Full-time $21 an hour 19 hours ago Benefits Paid training Paid holidays Health insurance Paid time off Employee assistance program 403(b) Opportunities for advancement Flexible schedule Qualifications English High school diploma or GED Driver's License Full Job Description LSSI is hiring a full-time Certified Disabilities Aide at the East Shady Oaks location. Responsible for assisting adults with developmental disabilities and providing care in all areas of daily living in a residential setting.
Schedule:
Three days a week and every other weekend.
Benefits and Perks:
LSSI is growing! Come be a part of this rewarding environment, and enjoy the knowledge that you're helping make a positive difference in the lives of others, as well as these career advantages: On Demand Flexible Paydays for earned wages through an app called Dayforce Wallet. Competitive salary based upon relevant education, experience, and licensure. Salary $21/Hourly. Opportunity for advancement. Comprehensive benefits package for Full-Time employees includes healthcare insurance, up to 26 days of paid time off per calendar year, 11 paid holidays, sick time, 403(b) plan, Employee Assistance Program, and flexible hours. The paid training you need to learn, grow, and succeed!
Essential Functions:
Assist clients with activities of daily living. Driver and escort clients to outings, appointments, and other places in the community. Safely complete client transfers per facility protocol. Perform various housekeeping tasks. Implement client individual habilitation plans. Demonstrate professional, positive behavior and carry out responsibilities with integrity, treating clients, families, other LSSI workforce members, and collaborative organizations and/or individual in a dignified, respectful, honest and fair manner.
Position Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent required. Background check clearance required. Must be at least 18 years of age. Able to meet extensive physical requirement of the position. Demonstrated ability to read and write in English in order to complete required documentation. Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear, comprehensible manner, both verbally and in writing. Valid driver's license, in good standing for the state of residency required. 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, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, pregnancy, any other characteristic protected by law.
