Companion/Non-Certified Aide

Full Time
Palos Park, IL 60464
Posted
Job description
Caregiver-:
1. One who gives the tremendous gift of love and aid to another;:

2. Symbol of strength and dedication::
Peace Village is more than a continuing care community; we are a family. We are looking to grow our family and find members who want to enhance the lives of our residents and staff daily. If you are looking for more than a career, a place to grow your passions and enlighten others’ lives daily, then this is the place for you. Come join with us and grow with us and assist in making everyone here shine in the best way possible.::

The following shifts are available to be filled:
  • Part-Time working PM shift 3PM-11:30PM must be available every other weekend. Weekend includes Friday-Sunday:
The primary objective of this position will be to assist the Peace Care Services Supervisor in the delivery of personal care services to the residents of Peace Village and Circle Inn via the PeaceCare Program guidelines. This is accomplished through executing assignments as received from the PeaceCare Services Supervisor.:

Operating within general guidelines and in accordance with the overall mission, vision and values of the organization, the incumbent will provide the personal care services as detailed in individual resident service plans, or a la carte personal care services, under the PeaceCare program and in support of the licensed staff. The PeaceCare Companion will be cross-trained to work in all PeaceCare activities; to provide relief, assistance and support in a variety of duties or special assignments. All special assignments will be scheduled, assigned and coordinated through the PeaceCare Services Supervisor.Qualifications and Experience

SERVES participating PeaceCare residents according to their need and service plan, with a ready, pleasant and accommodating disposition.

Is responsible for providing personal care services needed by each resident as specified in resident service plans or as required a la carte for health services under the direction of the PeaceCare Services Supervisor.

Is responsible for delivering mandated Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s) to participating PeaceCare residents. The ADL’s are:

Eating

Dressing

Bathing

Toileting

Transferring

Personal Hygiene.

Is responsible for delivering to participating PeaceCare residents requested services including, but not limited to,

Escort

Laundry

Activities

Other services as required by the PeaceCare Services Supervisor.

Responds to tasks as assigned by the RN/LPN Nurse on duty.

Explains procedures and services to residents to gain cooperation, understanding and alleviate apprehension when necessary.

May be required and will be trained to assist in Resident Services when assigned by the PeaceCare Services Supervisor to special assignments such as to assist with resident activities and programs, setting up or decorating for special events, and any and all other reasonably assigned tasks.

Skill and experience with geriatric and/or Alzheimer’s’ patients is preferred.

Ability to make sound decisions based on judgment, established guidelines and individual circumstances.

Must speak and understand English; bi-lingual capabilities are desired.

Must be experienced with and sensitive to the needs of the elderly and enjoy working with them.

An empathetic, caring and patient demeanor is critical in dealing with residents, their families, other personnel and visitors.

The ability to deal with others in a diplomatic, tactful, and confidential manner is essential.

Please include shift availability and salary requirements with your application.:

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