Home Care Aide

Hours: TBD – based on client needs
Hourly Rate: $18.75/hour

Responsibilities:

SSP services clients Madison and St. Clair counties in Illinois, through offices in Alton and Belleville

The Home Care Aide is responsible for assisting senior citizens in household management and personal care including the following.
Follow the client’s written plan of care.
Light housekeeping to include dusting, mopping, vacuuming, washing dishes, keeping the bathroom clean, helping clients clear clutter that may have accumulated, changing bed linens, laundry
Monitor the client’s health and environmental changes, and report to the CCP Supervisor as required.
Plan and prepare nutritious meals including special diets.
Client transportation and escort so our clients may take care of their shopping or run any necessary errands. For those clients unable to get out on their own we also provide Shopping/Errands for them.
Provide necessary receipts and documentation for shopping transactions
Personal care, bathing, shampooing, skincare, nails care, etc.

Job Requirements:

High School Diploma or GED CNA preferred

Basic knowledge of home management skills
Ability to work independently
Highly motivated, honest, reliable, compassionate, responsible, cheerful and patient
Must be able to bend, stoop, push, pull, reach, sit, and walk for periods of time
Daily access to a vehicle, valid driver’s license and proof of insurance
Travel from client home to client home
Ability to successfully complete quarterly in-services
Ability to lift 50lbs

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.75 per hour

Benefits: