=>Homemaker/Companion or Certified Nursing Assistant in Grayslake Area (Lake County IL)

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1) Homemaker/Companion

A homemaker/companion provides for the maintenance of a safe and clean environment. Performs various housekeeping tasks, meal preparation and companionship activities for clients in their residences.  

Essential Functions

• 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.


• Prepares meals and snacks according to instructions. May shop for groceries.


• Provides companionship for the client. This includes accompanying client on walks, trips to social/recreational activities, assistance with hobbies, etc.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or G.E.D certificate preferred. 


• Completion of a written Competency Evaluation. 


• 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.

2) Personal Care Assistant / Certified Nursing Assistant

Provides various personal care and related care services in accordance with an established plan of care. Provides for the personal needs and comfort of patients in their homes.

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
  
  
  
  


• 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.


• Successful completion of a state-approved Nurse Aide,  Personal Care Assistant course or Certified Nursing Assistant.


• 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.