Home Care Aide (HCA) - Spanish Speaking \u007C\u007C Asistente de Cuidado en el Hogar (HCA) - Habla

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Job Description:\n\n Join CASL as a Home Care Aide – Get Paid for the Care You Provide! \n\n \n\n A continuación se muestra la versiónenespañol. \n\n \n\n Are you already caring for a loved one? Did you know you may qualify to get paid for the care you provide? CASL is here to support you. Join our team as a Home Care Aide, where you can continue providing compassionate, high-quality care while receiving competitive pay and benefits. \n\n \n\n If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity to support individuals in their later years to live with dignity and independence, whether you’re already a caregiver or looking to start a fulfilling role in caregiving, CASL is the place for you. \n\n \n\n Who Can Apply? \n\n \n\n ✔ Family members who are already providing care for a loved one and want to get paid for their support. \n\n ✔ Individuals looking for a fulfilling role in caregiving. \n\n \n\n As a Home Care Aide with CASL, you'll receive: \n\n \n\n ✔ $19.50/hour pay \n\n ✔ Flexible scheduling to fit your availability \n\n ✔ $200 internal referral bonus when you refer another caregiver \n\n ✔ CASL provides training and support! \n\n \n\n Your Mission: \n\n The Home Care Aide is a vital contributor to the well-being and independence of our senior adults in our community. This role involves providing essential household and personal care support under the supervision of the participant, their family members, or authorized representatives, ensuring each individual receives tailored, high-quality assistance. By carrying out tasks outlined in the participant's Plan of Care, the HCA helps clients maintain their comfort, dignity, and quality of life in their own homes. This position plays a critical role in fostering a supportive and safe environment for clients, empowering them to live more independently. Through dedicated care and ongoing professional development, the HCA directly impacts the lives of seniors, reinforcing CASL’s mission to provide compassionate, culturally sensitive services. \n\n \n\n About CASL: \n\n The Chinese American Service League is a dynamic and forward-thinking organization dedicated to empowering and serving the Chinese American population and the broader communities. Established with a rich history spanning several decades, CASL has consistently evolved to address the evolving needs of its constituents while fostering cultural pride, integration, and community development. \n\n \n\n For over 45 years, CASL's comprehensive programs have connected families and individuals with the vital support they need: providing an educational and cultural foundation for our children, ensuring our seniors live full and independent lives with dignity, enhancing education and training for tomorrow's workforce, putting immigrants on the pathway to citizenship, securing our community's housing and financial well-being, navigating healthcare systems and wellness resources, and providing equal access to justice. Since our founding, CASL has been rooted in the principles of equity and justice. That legacy continues to shape our efforts today as we strive to champion diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility at all levels of the organization. \n\n \n\n To hear about: \n\n ✔ CASL's history, watch here \n\n ✔ CASL's future, watch here \n\n \n\n Compensation & Benefits: \n\n \n\n This position offers an hourly rate of $19.50. \n\n \n\n ✔ $200 Internal Referral Bonus: As an HCA at CASL, if you know someone who would be a great addition to our HCA team, refer them to CASL! Once your referral joins us and completes 90 days of employment, you’ll receive a $200 referral bonus as a thank-you for helping us connect with amazing talent. \n\n \n\n This position complies with Cook County's Paid Sick Leave Ordinance, offering accrued sick leave to eligible employees. Additional benefits may be available depending on hours worked and length of employment. \n\n \n\n Your Impact: \n\n As an HCA, you will: \n\n \n\n Key Responsibilities: \n\n \n\n Direct Participant Care: Execute tasks listed in the Plan of Care for each assigned participant, ensuring adherence to personalized care plans. \n\n Household Assistance: Perform routine household tasks, including, but not limited to, making beds, dusting, washing dishes, vacuuming, cleaning floors, and maintaining kitchen and bathroom cleanliness, in accordance with the care plan. \n\n Household Shopping: Provide shopping assistance for household necessities, including foods, cleaning supplies, and other items as outlined by the authorized care plan. \n\n Meal Preparation: Prepare well-balanced meals following dietary plans and guidelines specified in the authorized care plan, ensuring proper nutrition for participants. \n\n Personal Care Support: Assist participants with personal care tasks, including, but limited to shaving, hair shampooing, bathing, assisting in/out of the shower/tub, dressing, and dental hygiene under specific direction, maintaining participants' dignity and comfort. \n\n Medication Reminders: Assist with self-administered medication by reminding participants, reading instructions, and uncapping medication containers, following prescribed care plans. \n\n Accompaniment and Support: Assist participants by accompanying them to medical facilities, shopping, errands, and other activities as specified in the Plan of Care, ensuring their safety and providing supportive companionship. \n\n Observation and Reporting: Monitor participants' functioning and report any concerns or changes to the Field Supervisor, ensuring proactive care management. \n\n Training and Development: Attend within program requirements and budget at least 12 hours of in-service training each year to enhance skills and knowledge in caregiving and participant support. \n\n Additional Responsibilities: Contribute to additional responsibilities as needed to support In-Home Care participants and initiatives and overall organizational goals, ensuring flexibility and alignment with CASL’s evolving needs. \n\n \n\n Must Haves \n\n To thrive in this role, you should have: \n\n \n\n Education & Experience: \n\n ✔ High school diploma or GED equivalent. \n\n ✔ Proficiency in spoken and written Spanish, English is a plus. \n\n ✔ At least one year of employment in a comparable human service capacity, or at least one year of experience in caregiving for a dependent child or adult family member. \n\n \n\n Skills & Knowledge: \n\n ✔ Knowledge and skills in housekeeping, food preparation, and personal care. \n\n ✔ Experience and skills in senior care. \n\n ✔ Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a client-focused approach. \n\n ✔ Must complete 24 hours of pre-service training and obtain a certificate upon completion. \n\n \n\n Why Choose CASL: \n\n \n\n Flexible Schedules – Work hours that fit your availability. \n\n Supportive Work Environment – Join a team dedicated to providing quality care for those in need of assistance. \n\n Comprehensive Training – No prior experience required; CASL provides all necessary training and ongoing support. \n\n Additional Elder Support Services – Access to CASL's range of programs, including memory support, wellness activities, financial assistance, and meal programs for seniors. \n\n \n\n Inclusivity: Join an organization that values mutual respect and acceptance, fostering a culture of inclusivity. \n\n Empowerment: Support staff empowerment through skill development and growth opportunities. \n\n Collaboration: Be part of a workplace that thrives on collaboration and teamwork. \n\n Transformation: Envision and realize transformative changes in people, processes, and policies. \n\n Resiliency: Work with a dynamic workforce and model resiliency to achieve collective strengths. \n\n \n\n Join Us and Make a Difference: \n\n Ready to take the next step? Apply today and start making a difference—for yourself and those you care for! \n\n \n\n Thank you for your interest in joining our team! Each resume is reviewed personally by our dedicated team members, not AI. This thorough and thoughtful evaluation process may take a bit of time, so we kindly ask for your patience. Rest assured, we will get back to you as soon as we have an update on your application status. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to reviewing your application. \n\n \n\n At CASL, we believe that diverse perspectives fuel innovation and drive success. If you're excited about the opportunity but unsure if you meet every requirement listed, we still encourage you to submit your application. Our company culture thrives on the unique talents and experiences that each individual brings to the table. We're looking for the right fit, and that goes beyond a checklist of qualifications. Join us in shaping a dynamic and inclusive team where your skills and contributions truly matter. \n\n \n\n CASL is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. \n\n \n\n Asistente de Cuidado en el Hogar (HCA) - Habla Español\n\n \n\n ¡Únete a CASL como Asistente de Cuidado en el Hogar y recibe pago por el cuidado que brindas!\n\n \n\n ¿Ya estás cuidando a un ser querido? ¿Sabías que podrías calificar para recibir pago por el cuidado que proporcionas? CASL está aquí para apoyarte. Únete a nuestro equipo como Asistente de Cuidado en el Hogar, donde podrás seguir brindando atención compasiva y de alta calidad mientras recibes un pago competitivo y beneficios.\n\n \n\n Si buscas una oportunidad gratificante para ayudar a personas mayores a vivir con dignidad e independencia, ya seas cuidador/a o estés buscando comenzar en esta profesión, CASL es el lugar para ti.\n\n \n\n ¿Quién puede postularse?\n\n ✔ Familiares que ya están cuidando a un ser querido y desean recibir pago por su apoyo.\n\n ✔ Personas que buscan una carrera significativa en el cuidado de personas.\n\n \n\n Como Asistente de Cuidado en el Hogar con CASL, recibirás:\n\n ✔ Horarios flexibles que se ajustan a tu disponibilidad\n\n ✔ Bono de referencia interna de $200 cuando refieras a otro cuidador\n\n ✔ Entrenamiento y apoyo proporcionado por CASL\n\n \n\n Tu misión:\n\n El Asistente de Cuidado en el Hogar juega un papel vital en el bienestar e independencia de los adultos mayores en nuestra comunidad. Este rol implica proporcionar apoyo esencial en el hogar y asistencia personal bajo la supervisión del participante, su familia o representantes autorizados, asegurando que cada individuo reciba una atención adaptada y de alta calidad.\n\n Siguiendo el Plan de Cuidado del participante, el Asistente de Cuidado en el Hogar ayuda a los clientes a mantener su comodidad, dignidad y calidad de vida en sus propios hogares. Este puesto desempeña un papel fundamental en la creación de un entorno seguro y de apoyo para los clientes, permitiéndoles vivir de manera más independiente. A través de un cuidado dedicado y el desarrollo profesional continuo, este puesto impacta directamente la vida de los adultos mayores y refuerza la misión de CASL de brindar servicios compasivos y culturalmente sensibles.\n\n \n\n Sobre CASL\n\n La Liga de Servicio Chino-Americana (CASL) es una organización dinámica y progresista dedicada a empoderar y servir a la comunidad chino-americana y otras comunidades en general. Con una historia de más de 45 años, CASL ha evolucionado para satisfacer las necesidades de sus miembros, promoviendo el orgullo cultural, la integración y el desarrollo comunitario.\n\n \n\n A lo largo de los años, nuestros programas han conectado a familias e individuos con el apoyo vital que necesitan, asegurando que:\n\n ✔ Nuestros niños tengan una base educativa y cultural sólida.\n\n ✔ Nuestros adultos mayores vivan con dignidad e independencia.\n\n ✔ Las personas tengan acceso a educación y formación para mejorar su futuro laboral.\n\n ✔ Los inmigrantes reciban apoyo en el camino a la ciudadanía.\n\n ✔ Nuestra comunidad tenga estabilidad en vivienda y bienestar financiero.\n\n ✔ Las personas accedan a recursos de salud y bienestar.\n\n ✔ Se garantice el acceso equitativo a la justicia.\n\n \n\n Desde nuestra fundación, CASL ha estado arraigado en los principios de equidad y justicia, valores que seguimos promoviendo para impulsar la diversidad, equidad, inclusión y accesibilidad en todos los niveles de nuestra organización.\n\n \n\n Para conocer más sobre:\n\n ✔ La historia de CASL, haz clic [aquí]\n\n ✔ El futuro de CASL, haz clic [aquí]\n\n \n\n Compensación y Beneficios\n\n \n\n Este puesto ofrece un salario de $19.50 por hora.\n\n \n\n ✔ Bono de referencia interna de $200: Si eres Asistente de Cuidado en el Hogar en CASL y conoces a alguien que encajaría bien en nuestro equipo, refiérelo. Una vez que complete 90 días de empleo, recibirás un bono de referencia de $200 como agradecimiento.\n\n ✔ Cumplimiento con la Ordenanza de Licencia por Enfermedad Pagada del Condado de Cook, ofreciendo días de licencia por enfermedad acumulados para empleados elegibles.\n\n ✔ Beneficios adicionales pueden estar disponibles según la cantidad de horas trabajadas y la duración del empleo.\n\n \n\n Tu impacto como Asistente de Cuidado en el Hogar\n\n \n\n Responsabilidades clave:\n\n ✔ Atención directa al participante: Seguir el Plan de Cuidado de cada cliente para garantizar asistencia personalizada.\n\n ✔ Asistencia en el hogar: Realizar tareas como hacer camas, quitar el polvo, lavar platos, aspirar, limpiar pisos y mantener la cocina y el baño en condiciones óptimas.\n\n ✔ Compras del hogar: Ayudar con la compra de alimentos, productos de limpieza y otras necesidades según lo indicado en el Plan de Cuidado autorizado.\n\n ✔ Preparación de comidas: Cocinar comidas equilibradas siguiendo las pautas nutricionales del Plan de Cuidado.\n\n ✔ Apoyo en el cuidado personal: Asistir con el aseo, baño, vestimenta, higiene dental y otras necesidades personales.\n\n ✔ Recordatorio de medicamentos: Ayudar a los participantes a recordar la administración de sus medicamentos de manera segura.\n\n ✔ Acompañamiento y apoyo: Acompañar a los participantes a citas médicas, compras y otras actividades esenciales.\n\n ✔ Observación y reporte: Informar cualquier cambio en el estado de salud o necesidades del participante a los supervisores.\n\n ✔ Capacitación y desarrollo: Participar en al menos 12 horas de formación anual para mejorar habilidades en el cuidado de personas mayores.\n\n \n\n Requisitos para destacar en este rol\n\n ✔ Educación y experiencia:\n\n Diploma de escuela secundaria o GED.\n\n Dominio del español hablado y escrito, el inglés es una ventaja.\n\n Al menos un año de experiencia en un puesto similar o cuidando a un familiar dependiente.\n\n ✔ Habilidades y conocimientos:\n\n Conocimientos en limpieza, preparación de alimentos y cuidado personal.\n\n Experiencia en el cuidado de adultos mayores.\n\n Habilidades interpersonales y de comunicación con un enfoque en el cliente.\n\n Completar 24 horas de capacitación previa al servicio y obtener el certificado correspondiente.\n\n \n\n ¿Por qué elegir CASL?\n\n ✔ Horarios flexibles – Trabaja según tu disponibilidad.\n\n ✔ Ambiente de trabajo de apoyo – Forma parte de un equipo comprometido con la calidad del cuidado.\n\n ✔ Capacitac