What are the responsibilities and job description for the Personal Care Assistant position at Assisting Hands of Orland Park?
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Flexible schedule
- Training & development
As a Caregiver with Assisting Hands, you will provide compassionate, dependable custodial and personal care services to clients in their homes. Working under the direction of the Staffing Coordinator and in accordance with each client’s individualized Plan of Care, you will play a key role in helping clients maintain a safe, comfortable, and supportive home environment while promoting independence and overall well-being.
Education Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required
Qualifications
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience in home care, long-term care, or a related setting preferred
Reports To
- Staffing Coordinator
Key Responsibilities
1. Maintain a Clean & Safe Environment
- Perform light housekeeping duties, including cleaning bathrooms, bedrooms, and living areas
- Assist with laundry, dishwashing, and other routine household tasks
- Ensure the home remains organized, comfortable, and safe for the client
2. Provide Personal Care & Daily Assistance
- Assist with personal care activities such as bathing, hygiene, grooming, dressing, shaving, and transferring
- Support mobility, ambulation, and prescribed exercise routines per the Plan of Care
- Assist with eating and other activities of daily living (ADLs) as needed
3. Nutritional Support
- Prepare and serve meals in accordance with dietary guidelines and client preferences
- Assist with feeding when necessary
- Support meal planning to ensure proper nutrition and hydration
4. Monitor Client Health & Well-Being
- Observe and promptly report changes in physical, emotional, or behavioral condition to the Staffing Coordinator
- Maintain accurate documentation of care provided, including vital signs, fluid intake/output, and other required health data
5. Support Mobility & Physical Activities
- Safely assist clients with mobility aids such as walkers, wheelchairs, and Hoyer lifts
- Encourage and assist with prescribed physical and range-of-motion exercises
- Educate and support family members on basic care routines and safety practices
6. Medication Assistance
- Assist with self-administered medications by:
- Retrieving medications and reading labels
- Supporting proper intake, including assistance with swallowing when needed
- Recording medication assistance accurately
- Ensuring medications are stored properly
- Providing water or other necessary items during medication administration
- Retrieving medications and reading labels
7. Infection Control & Compliance
- Follow infection control standards, including proper hand hygiene, in accordance with CDC guidelines
- Comply with all policies and procedures outlined in the Caregiver Handbook, Policy and Procedure Manual, and Caregiver Training Manual
Working Hours
- Hours vary based on client needs and assignments
- Flexible scheduling available 24/7 based on caregiver availability
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Note: A fixed number of hours cannot be guaranteed
FLSA Status
- Non-exempt, hourly
Salary : $16 - $18