Personal Care Assistant/Nurse Assistant (Algonquin, IL)

Right at Home
West Dundee
$16-$18 an hour
Full-time
Part-time

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We pride ourselves on having a team that is knowledgeable, dedicated, kind, and understanding. Our Caregivers are compassionate, dependable, and show the initiative to live our mission : To Improve the Quality of Life for Those We Serve .

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Location : Algonquin, IL

A Personal Care Assistant provides various personal care and related paraprofessional services in accordance with an established plan of care.

Provides for the personal needs and comfort of patients in their homes.

Pay Range : $16-18 / hr

Benefits and Recognition

  • Sign-on Bonus
  • Competitive Pay
  • Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) Savings Plan
  • Flexible Scheduling Options
  • Direct Deposit
  • Earned Wage Access (PayActiv)
  • Paid Time Off
  • Special Discounts With :
  • AT&T
  • Verizon
  • Best Buy
  • Hertz
  • Paid Ongoing Training
  • Start ASAP

Initial Training and Ongoing Education Opportunities

Our Caregivers have the knowledge they need to succeed. Your success begins with :

  • Orientation
  • 8 Hours Initial Training
  • Thorough Review of Care Plan Prior to Assignment

Specialty Training Includes :

  • RightCare Approach to Dementia and Cognitive Support
  • Courses in IPCed Specifically for Alzheimer's and Dementia
  • Dementia Live Experience
  • Compassionate Touch Training

Essential Functions

  • Performs personal care activities that assist the patient with activities of daily living which include (but are not limited to) :
  • Personal hygiene (assisting to bathroom or in using bedpan, bathing, care of mouth, skin and hair)
  • Ambulation
  • Eating
  • Dressing
  • Shaving
  • Prepares meals and snacks according to instructions.
  • Performs patient-specific activities that are taught by a nurse. These could include (but are not limited to) :
  • Assisting with the change of ostomy appliances
  • Reinforcement of dressings
  • Assisting with prescribed range of motion exercises
  • Measuring and preparing special diets
  • Taking vital signs
  • Application of an external catheter
  • Performs homemaking activities which include (but are not limited to) : vacuuming, dusting, sweeping or mopping floors, doing dishes, changing bed linens, doing laundry and cleaning bathrooms.

Qualifications

  • High school graduate or G.E.D certificate preferred.
  • Six months experience as a Personal Care Assistant in healthcare (in homes or facilities).
  • Successful completion of a state-approved Nurse Aide or Personal Care Assistant course.
  • Current CPR certificate is recommended.
  • Ability to read, write, speak and understand English as needed for the job.
  • Possess a valid driver's license and have use of an insured automobile or access to adequate transportation for the job.
  • This position requires 30-40 hours of basic care training.
  • 30+ days ago
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