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FRIENDS OVER FIFTY SENIOR CARE, INC.

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 This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more
 
 
 
 Information, Please See
 
 
 
 https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/13430777
 
 
 Non-Medical In Home Caregiver
 
 
 
 Job Summary
 
 
 
 The caregiver provides assistance with activities of daily living (ADL),
 
 
 housekeeping, personal laundry, companionship, and other tasks as
 
 
 identified, to an individual in his/her own home, assisted living
 
 
 facility, skilled nursing facility, or other location
 
 
 Services are focused on providing assistance that is not medical in
 
 
 nature, but is based upon assisting the client in meeting the demands of
 
 
 living life to the fullest extent possible
 
 
 The caregiver will provide services in accordance with the policies,
 
 
 procedures and requirements of Friends Over Fifty Senior Care, as well
 
 
 as the service arrangements spelled out in the Client Care Plan.
 
 
 
 Qualifications
 
 
 
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 Minimum of a high school diploma or GED
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 One (1) year experience in a health care setting is desirable
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 Valid Illinois Drivers License
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 Valid proof of Illinois car insurance
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 Able to speak, read, write, and comprehend English
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 Able to pass FRIENDS OVER FIFTY SENIOR CARE requirements for
 
 
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 background check and fingerprinting
 
 
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 Knowledge of computers is helpful
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 CPR Certification may be required
 
 
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 Skills
 
 
 
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 Effective verbal and written communication skills
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 Effective organizational / record keeping skills
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 Demonstrate knowledge of infection control, safety, confidentiality,
 
 
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 personnel policy, and programs as outlined in Policy &amp; Procedure
 
 
 Manual
 
 
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 Exercise sound judgment with clients, families, and Friends Over
 
 
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 Fifty Senior Care personnel
 
 
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 General housekeeping
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 Ability to maintain a safe environment
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 Fire hazard awareness
 
 
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 Specific Duties
 
 
 
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 Assistance with household chores, including cooking and meal
 
 
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 </ul>
 preparation, cleaning, and laundry
 
 
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 Assistance in completing activities such as shopping and
 
 
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 appointments outside of the home
 
 
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 Companionship
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 Completion of appropriate records documenting service provision
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 Assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) and personal care
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 Assistance with transfer
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 Medication reminding
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 Completing training as directed
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Environmental Data &amp; Job Hazards
 
 
 
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 Hours of work are structured in blocks and are subject to irregular
 
 
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 </ul>
 hours of work based on departmental needs or demands
 
 
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 Employee is required to be able to work in a temperature-controlled
 
 
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 environment, which may not include air conditioning during the
 
 
 summer months; and spend 80% or more of the time indoors
 
 
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 Position may require duties to include routine or reasonably
 
 
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 </ul>
 anticipated tasks or procedures where there is a degree of actual or
 
 
 potential exposure to blood or other potentially infectious
 
 
 materials
 
 
 
 Physical &amp; Mental Demands
 
 
 
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 Moderate physical effort required; normally seated or standing with
 
 
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 freedom of movement on a regular basis, handling light materials and
 
 
 supplies
 
 
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 Some lifting may be required
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 Lifting more than twenty-five (25) pounds is expressly forbidden
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 Employee must be able to impart and receive detailed information
 
 
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 through verbal and written communication
 
 
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 Employee must be able to work in situations involving measurable or
 
 
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 verifiable criteria, situations dealing with a diverse group of
 
 
 people, performing under stressful situations, and working with set
 
 
 limits, tolerances or standards
 
 
 
 Special Job Characteristics
 
 
 
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 Requires some travel
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 Stair climbing
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 Lifting up to twenty-five (25) pounds but not exceeding same
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 May be exposed to hazardous material and life-threatening diseases
 
 
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 The caregiver receives direct instruction and follows prescribed
 
 
 procedures. End results are clearly defined, and the Office Manager and
 
 
 the Care Coordinator oversee and frequently reviews work.
 
 
 This job description is intended to describe he essential nature and
 
 
 level of work performed by the caregiver. The description is not
 
 
 intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and
 
 
 skill required.
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