Universal Service Worker
$34,778–$34,778 year
On-siteOlney, Illinois, United States
EXPIREDOlney, Illinois, United StatesOn-siteFull Time$34,778–$34,778 yearMedium
Full TimeMedium
Job Summary
Monitor client health status by administering medication reminders, assisting with bathing, toileting, and ambulation, and providing personal care for dressing and grooming. Support residents with activities of daily living, including preparing meals, light housekeeping, laundry, and mobility assistance in beds, wheelchairs, or vehicles. Maintain accurate documentation of patient conditions, progress, and care activities while observing and reporting changes to supervisors. Complete daily cleaning tasks and engage patients in exercises or conversation to promote mental health and alertness.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma, or GED
- Previous healthcare, caregiving, direct care, residential, or human services experience
- CPR/First Aid Certification
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Active listening
- Documentation accuracy
- Observation skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to follow instructions, routines, and care plans while maintaining resident dignity and safety
- Ability to build positive relationships with residents, family members, coworkers, and service providers
- Demonstrates compassion, patience, professionalism, and respect in all interactions
- Ability to identify changes in resident condition, recognize potential safety concerns, exercise sound judgment, and promptly report concerns to appropriate supervisory staff
- Proficient Computer Skills In: Outlook, Word, electronic documentation systems, database management software, and data entry platforms
- Ability to prioritize daily responsibilities, complete assigned tasks, maintain cleanliness standards, and support multiple residents while managing time effectively
- Ability to document resident care activities, maintain records, assist with activities of daily living, provide medication reminders, and follow established safety and care procedures
- Must display a willingness to adopt trauma-informed interventions, principles, and practices and demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional development in trauma-informed care
- Recognizes the impact of trauma on individuals, families, staff, and communities and applies trauma-informed principles in all resident interactions
- Access to reliable transportation
- Valid driver's license
- Proof of continued auto insurance
- Must be able to follow established care plans, agency procedures, and supervisor direction while maintaining professionalism, compassion, and confidentiality
- Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily
Desired Qualifications
- Access to a reliable automobile
- Trauma-Informed: Must display a willingness to adopt trauma-informed interventions, principles, and practices and demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional development in trauma-informed care. Recognizes the impact of trauma on individuals, families, staff, and communities and applies trauma-informed principles in all resident interactions.
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