Job Title: Direct Support Professional/Caregiver
About Uchange Home Care Services: Uchange Home Care Services is a leading provider of home care services for seniors and individuals with disabilities. We are dedicated to providing high-quality, personalized care that enables our clients to maintain their independence and quality of life in the comfort of their own homes.
Job Summary: As a Direct Support Professional/Caregiver at Uchange Home Care Services, you will be responsible for providing personal care and assistance to our clients in their homes. Your primary duties will include but not limited to:
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist clients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
- Provide personal care, such as feeding, administering medication, and monitoring vital signs.
- Perform light housekeeping duties, such as laundry, dishwashing, and tidying up.
- Prepare nutritious meals and assist with feeding as necessary.
- Accompany clients to appointments, shopping trips, and social activities.
- Provide companionship and emotional support to clients.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of client care and progress.
- Report any changes in client condition to the supervisor.
Benefits:
What Makes Uchange Home Care Attractive:
- Competitive pay rates and benefits packages
- Flexible scheduling options to fit your needs
- A supportive work environment with a team-oriented culture
- Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
- Ongoing training and educational opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge
- Caregiver and Client Referral Bonuses
- Direct Deposit
- Hands-on and Paid Training
- Positive Work Environment
- Paid Bi-Weekly! Flexible Schedule!
- And other exciting perks!
Qualifications:
- Minimum age requirement (usually 18 or 21 years old)
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Clear criminal background check
- Negative tuberculosis (TB) test or chest X-ray
- Authorization to work in the country
- Valid driver's license and proof of auto insurance (if transportation is required).Valid driver's license and reliable transportation, if transportation services are part of the job responsibilities. * Candidates must have their own vehicle and proof of insurace.
- Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently
- Basic math and computer skills
- Previous experience in caregiving, either in a professional or personal capacity
- Completion of a caregiver training program or certification (such as Certified Nursing Assistant or Home Health Aide certification)
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Empathy and compassion for seniors and people with disabilities
- Physical ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds and perform other caregiving tasks as needed
- Flexibility to work different shifts, including weekends and holidays, if needed.
In addition to the qualifications listed above, candidates must be able to provide proof of a negative TB test or a chest x-ray that is less than 1 year old. This is a requirement for all caregivers to ensure the safety and well-being of our clients.
Working Conditions:
- Work is primarily performed in clients' homes.
- May be required to work morning shift, weekends, holidays, evenings and Overnight.
- May be required to lift and move clients or equipment.
If you are a caring and compassionate individual with a passion for helping others, please apply to join our team at Unchange Home Care Services. Please call us at 708-809-8129 or visit our website at https://uchangehomecare.com/ and apply to the link https://care.uchangehomehealth.com/job-application-page
Thank you.