Personal Care Assistant

Assisting Hands of Orland Park

Orland Park, IL

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Clinical Assessment, Cook Dishes, Customer Support/Service, Documentation, Home Care, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Infection Control, Laundry, Long-Term Care, Meal Plans, Medication Administration, Medications, Nutrition, Organizational Skills, Personal Care, Record Keeping, Training/Teaching, Treatment Plan

LOCATION

Orland Park, IL

POSTED

30+ days ago

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

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
Note: A fixed number of hours cannot be guaranteed

FLSA Status

Non-exempt, hourly

Personal Care Assistant

Assisting Hands of Orland Park

Orland Park, IL

About the Company

Assisting Hands of Orland Park

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