Addus HomeCare has strived to keep clients in their homes, since 1979. We provide homecare services to over 40,000 patients. Despite challenging economic conditions caused by COVID-19 Addus HomeCare is still hiring Home Care Aides & Field Supervisors. Addus has implemented comprehensive safety policies based on CDC guidelines designed to promote workplace safety. We are providing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including gloves, face masks, hand sanitizer and anti-bacterial soap to our employees.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Follow specific care plans for clients and report on completed tasksAssist with personal care needs of the client (bathing, dressing, etc.)Provide or assist in routine house cleaning, meal preparation, and laundryTransport client to doctor's office, grocery store and other essential errandsAssist client with the self-administration of medicationsObserve and report any changes in client's condition

POSITION REQUIREMENTS & COMPETENCIES:

Must be 18 years of ageMust be able to pass a criminal background checkMust have reliable transportation; if by car, a valid driver's license and proof of insurance is requiredNurturing and compassionate nature with the desire to care for othersAbility to work with limited supervisionAbility to follow written and verbal instructionsGood communication and interpersonal skillsReliable, energetic, self-motivated and well-organized

FIELD SUPERVISOR ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Conduct Home Care Aide and client monitoring visits in the home to ensure compliance with client care plans on
an intermittent or as-needed basis as assigned by Operations Manager.Conduct monthly audit calls for Family Care GiversPerform in--home follow up on reported complaints or service issues as directed by service coordinator staff.Deliver and review Client Welcome Packets and conduct in-home visits with new clients as requested.Assist with in-home training/job shadowing for new home care aides as assigned by Service Coordinator staff

Addus provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.