Personal Care Aide

Partnerships with health systems and health plans drive much of the referral volume.

The role:

Harrowreach Hospice is hiring a Personal Care Aide to provide in-home care to seniors and adults with disabilities in Champaign and nearby towns.

Your responsibilities:

• Record visit notes and clock in and out through the EVV app
• Remind clients to take medications at scheduled times
• Help clients with bathing, showering, dressing and toileting
• Support hospice clients and families with comfort care
• Prepare meals and snacks that follow the client's diet
• Assist with transfers, walking and safe use of walkers and wheelchairs

What you need:

• 1+ months of caregiving experience preferred, including caring for a family member
• Clear background check and TB test
• CPR and first aid certification, or willingness to get certified
• Able to lift or assist up to 50 lbs
• HHA certificate or completion of a state-approved home health aide program in Illinois
• Comfortable with pets in the home

Nice to have:

• CNA certification
• Hoyer lift experience
• Second language such as Spanish, Russian or Vietnamese
• Experience with hospice clients

Schedule: Weekends only, 8-hour shifts

The base pay range for this position is $18.50-$21.50/hr. Actual pay depends on experience, skills and location.

Perks and benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) with 4% match
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• CEU reimbursement
• Short- and long-term disability
• Flexible spending account

We are an equal opportunity employer. If you need an accommodation during the application process, let us know.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Start: Immediately.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at Harrowreach Hospice.