Summary
Location
Des Plaines
Type
part-time
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About this role
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) has Part-time position(s), with the ability to go to Full-time in the Chicagoland area (Noth, South, East and West). Help seniors and individuals with disabilities maintain independence through providing non-medical home care and personal services.
Benefits and Perks:
LSSI is growing! Come be a part of this rewarding environment, and enjoy the knowledge that you’re helping make a positive difference in the lives of others, as well as these career advantages:
- On Demand Flexible Paydays for earned wages through an app called Dayforce Wallet.
- Competitive salary based upon relevant education, experience and licensure.
- Salary $18.75/Hourly.
- Opportunity for advancement.
- Comprehensive benefits package for Full-Time employees includes healthcare insurance, up to 26 days of paid time off per calendar year, sick time, 403(b) plan, Employee Assistance Program, and flexible hours.
- The paid training you need to learn, grow, and succeed!
- Assist in day to day of client’s functioning and reporting changes to his/her supervisor.
- Ensure client’s independence and dignity by assisting with household chores.
- Escort clients to outings, appointments, etc. in the community.
- Complete appropriate documentation.
- Improve the quality of life by following the client’s Plan of Care.
- Present an open, positive, professional image to all clients and individuals.
- Support clients with personal care needs, not limited to medication reminders.
- At least 18 years of age or older.
- Possess a high school diploma, GED or equivalent work experience in homecare.
- One year experience preferred in home care or human service field; or comparable experience care of a dependent child or adult family member Ability to use technology.
- Ability to show compassion for the needs of clients.
- Ability to read, write and speak English; and follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to get to and from a client's home.
Other facts
About Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
Serving Illinois since 1867, Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) is a statewide, not-for-profit social service agency of the three Illinois synods of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA).
The demographics of clients served by LSSI generally reflect those of Illinois’ population, with one important exception—more than 80 percent of clients report an annual household income under $15,000, compared to just 12 percent of all Illinois households. The organization provides critical programs for the state’s most vulnerable residents including foster care, mental health services, alcohol and drug treatment, affordable senior housing, residential programs for people with developmental disabilities, and programs that help formerly incarcerated individuals integrate back into society.
What you'll do
- Assist clients with daily functioning and household chores while ensuring their independence and dignity. Escort clients to appointments and outings, and complete necessary documentation.
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