Home Caregiver - Joliet, United States - MJM Home Health Inc

Description

DO NOT APPLY IF YOU CANNOT INTERVIEW IN Joliet

DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION

Job Summary The Homemaker or Home Care Aide is a member of the health care team who works under supervision and performs tasks that allow the patient to return to, or remain in, the home. The Homemaker assists in keeping the family intact, assisting the patient to meet personal needs, and keeping the home clean, safe, and orderly. MJM Health Agency services patients in the following counties Cook, DuPage, Will, Lake, Kankakee & Kane


Qualifications The Homemaker must meet the following requirements:

• A physical examination by a physician with no restrictions related to job duties and no evidence of communicable disease
• Knowledge and skill equivalent to completion of four years of high school Experience as a homemaker, either in own home or through employment
• A basic knowledge of nursing care and first aid
• Knowledge of all areas of budgeting, housekeeping, nutrition, food preparation, and clothing care
• A 70% or better grade on the Homemaker/Housekeeper Skills Assessment The ability to demonstrate tact and patience and recognize client needs based on age and situation

Job Duties

• Performs routine housekeeping and helping to establish household routines
• Teaches proper clothing care
• Instructs in budgeting; assists in preparation of shopping lists, and encourages good buying practices
• Plans and prepares meals and special diets as necessary
• Assists with nonmedical personal care
• Observes the patient for general physical, emotional, and mental conditions and reports and changes to the Supervising Nurse
• Accompanies patients to doctor's office visits and other places as needed to conduct personal business
• Completes a written record of care given and monthly patient summaries
• Attends training classes and conferences
• Adheres to all agency policies
• Transport client to Dr appointment

Hiring for the following coverage areas:

• Joliet, IL and surrounding area within 15miles

MUST BE ABLE TO WORK A MINIMUM OF 20 HOURS A WEEK


MUST HAVE RELIABLE MODE OF TRANSPORTATION

Required education:

• High school or equivalent

Required experience:
Home Maker: 1 year (preferred)


Job Type:

Full-time(37 Hrs per week)

Part-time(20 Hrs per week)


Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time

• How many years of home care experience do you have?
• How many years of relevant experience do you have?
• Are you willing to undergo a background check, in accordance with local law/regulations?
• What percentage of the time are you willing to travel for work?
• How many years of care giving/direct patient care experience do you have?
• Do you have the following license or certification: driver's license?
• When are you available for an interview or phone screen? Please list 23 dates and times or ranges of times.
• What is the highest level of education you have completed?
• Do you have the following license or certification: CNA?
• Do you have the following license or certification: Driver's License?

Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time


Pay:
$ $17.50 per hour


Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Referral program

Education:

• High school or equivalent

(preferred)


Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (preferred)

Work Location:
In person