Universal Service Worker

Universal Service Worker Welcome to your opportunity to change the world! If you have a servant's heart and want to be part of something truly special, then Caritas Family Solutions needs you. We have been serving the people of Illinois since 1947 and have over 500 committed and mission-driven team members. At Caritas, we do not hire people for jobs, we find new team members for rewarding and life-changing careers that make the world better. If you are kind, patient, and ready to make a difference, we would love to meet you! We know great candidates bring a wide range of experience. If you believe you can be successful in this role, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every qualification listed. The Universal Service Worker monitors the health status of the clients/individuals and address their health-related needs, such as changing bandages, dressing wounds, or reminding them to take medication. The USW provides assistance with routine healthcare tasks and/or activities of daily living, bathing, toileting, or ambulation. We might also help with tasks such as preparing meals, doing light housekeeping, and doing laundry depending on the patient's abilities. To perform this job successfully, an individual must demonstrate the ability to provide personal care, support activities of daily living, monitor resident well-being, and maintain a safe and supportive environment. The individual must be able to follow established care plans, agency procedures, and supervisor direction while maintaining professionalism, compassion, and confidentiality. The employee must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Degree/Field Required: High school diploma, or GEDAdditional Fields of Knowledge Important for the Role: Personal care and activities of daily living (ADLs)Medication reminders and basic health monitoring Housekeeping and sanitation practices Resident safety and wellness Documentation and recordkeeping Customer service and resident support 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, and 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. 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: Required.