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"I enjoy my job because I can interact with my client. My client has memory issues but can communicate. There are times the talking makes sense. The family relies on me for interactions with other professionals who assess my client. They feel that I am an important part to my client’s daily activities and can give pertinent information to any ongoing care that may be needed.”
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What you’ll be doing: The On-Call Home Health Aide (HHA) provides specifically defined, non-medical care services. The OCHHA is a non-licensed home care employee who provides personal care and homemaking services in the home setting to clients and families who are unable to perform these activities independently. The OCHHA is also on-call as the first caregiver called to fill in and cover shifts as needed. The OCHHA conforms to all agency policies and procedures including providing care, compliance with the agency Bill of Rights, observing client/family confidentiality, and adhering to agency dress code.
Qualifications ● Eighteen years of age or older, with U.S. citizenship and/or equivalent employee eligibility authorization
Preference is given to those who qualify as a Home Health Aide (HHA) that meets ONE of the following requirements:
Be a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) with current certification as a nurse aide in Illinois and registered with the Nurse Aide Registry. OR
Able to provide documentation from the director of programs or the dean of a school of nursing that states that the individual is a nursing student who has demonstrated competency in providing basic nursing skills in
accordance with the school curriculum. OR
● Current state Driver’s License, Proof of Automobile Insurance, and daily availability of a car for business use
On-Call Qualifications: ● Have open availability to work any time during a 12 hours shift (7a-7p or 7p-7a)
● Be willing and able to work with any client, anywhere within our coverage area. 1/3
On-Call Home Health Aide
Job Description
● Be completely flexible about having an irregular schedule.
● Have a strong desire to be an instrumental member of the team as the first response caregiver.
● Called to fill in as needed.
● Be responsive to phone calls and texts within 15 minutes.
● Have a reputation for reliability, dependability, and punctuality.
● Compliance with ComForCare Relias Training.
General On-Call Home Health Aide Responsibilities:
● Bathing, grooming, dressing, routine care of hair and skin
● Feeding, preparing meals, transferring, toileting, ambulation and exercise ● Assistance with self-administered medications (medication reminders) ● Light housekeeping of client environment:
❖ Change of client bed linens
❖ Sweeping, dusting and vacuuming as needed
❖ Emptying wastebaskets and garbage
❖ Cleaning of bathroom includes bathtub, sink and toilet
❖ Cleaning of kitchen includes washing dishes and countertops
❖ Personal laundry: Client laundry ONLY (laundry for any family members or other individuals in the same household is not the responsibility of the caregiver)
❖ Grocery shopping
❖ Provides emotional support and motivation through conversation, encouragement and recreational activities.
❖ Immediately reports to Supervisor any client incidents/ or complaints and completes the incident report.
● Complies with HIPAA, federal, state and local regulations and safeguards all client related information
● Reports signs of abuse and neglect, mistreatment and misappropriation or exploitation.
● Responsible for Annual caregiver performance evaluations
● Demonstrates and understands the Client Rights and Responsibilities, adheres to HIPAA and agency policies to maintain client confidentiality
● Maintains clean and neat work environment
● Appearance and attire is appropriate and adheres to agency policies and procedures.
● Addresses and treats co-workers respectfully to maintain a professional work environment.
● Accepts assignments willingly and performs other duties as assigned ● Maintains acceptable attendance status.
Caregiver Benefits:
401k based on eligibility
(9) Holidays paid at 1.5x hourly rate when worked
Direct deposit
Paid overtime
Paid training
Premium pay for short shifts
Caregiver referral program
24/7 support
Flexible shifts
By selecting the positions below, you acknowledge that you are applying for employment with an independently owned and operated ComForCare franchisee, a separate company and employer from ComForCare and any of its affiliates or subsidiaries. You understand that each independent franchisee is solely responsible for all decisions relating to employment including (and without limitation to) hiring and termination, and ComForCare does not accept, review or store my application. Any questions about your application or the hiring process must be directed to the locally owned and operated ComForCare franchisee.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran.