Caregiver Needed Live In Companion Care

Caregiver

We are looking for live-in caregivers to grow our new team based in Lake Forest. HomeWell Care Services is the #1 choice in Home Care nationwide! Do you feel fulfilled by helping those around you? HomeWell Care Services prides in taking in home care services to the next level. You will be following a written care plan established by a professional Care Manager who will guide you in delivering the highest-level of in-home care. From proactively preventing injuries to educating families and communities, you will have the opportunity to build a healthier, happier future for the people you care for.

Able to live-in for a minimum of 3 days/week working 13-16 hs.

Proof of current physical and TB testing.

Provide verifiable professional and personal references.

Understand a client's care plan and adequately implement it.

Assist clients according to their care plan which may include: companionship, meal preparation and service, light housekeeping, transportation, shopping, medication reminders, bathing, body care, dressing, feeding, ambulation, positioning, transferring, toileting, and protective supervision.

Notify the Care Manager of client concerns, changes in care or client condition and client emergencies.

Notify the Care Manager and/or Staffing Coordinator of any safety concerns.

Follow company Infection Control practices; notify the office if in need of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) or supplies.

Use the WellSky App Instructions to clock in and clock out for all scheduled shifts and accurately update your task status for each client prior to clocking out and leaving the client's home.

Conform to the company dress code and the no drug/alcohol use policy as specified in the Employee Handbook.

Complete ongoing training as required by client care needs and/or changes in company policies and procedures.

Be responsive to the Care Manager.

Adhere to all company policies and procedures as detailed in the Employee Handbook.

The caregiver is supervised by the Care Manager and receives scheduling direction from the Staffing Coordinator.

Reposition and transfer clients, sustain weight of clients using proper transfer safety techniques and equipment (example: use of transfer belt while assisting client to transfer from bed to chair), and travel to client's residence place of residence using a reliable means of transportation.

We pay weekly and could provide access to pay on demand through TapCheck. Training. Supplemental Health Insurance, Eligibility for Quarterly performance bonus and referral bonus, Ongoing Education/Learning, Company Scrubs, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay at "time and a half", Liability insurance, Worker's compensation.

HomeWell Care Services - Chicago North Shore is licensed with the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and is recognized as a Home Care Pulse Endorsed National Provider. We foster growth in terms of skills, professional experience and employment opportunities.