Flex Aide - Women's Residential Services

Overview

The Flex Aide is a valuable member of our Women s Residential Services team who provides care to clients under the direct supervision of a Lead Counselor or Counselor, recognizing the physical aspects of chemical dependency. Provides program support services as assigned by the Program Coordinators.

• Assist the staff in direct client care and admission processes.
• Supervise food preparation and serving, as well as daily temperature logs.
• Assist clients with chores, stocking, drop-offs, and phone calls.
• Transport in a van, accompany and supervise clients during laboratory procedures, and other medical and/or dental appointments.
• Store food, linens, and supplies when delivered, check related invoices, and maintain inventory of these items.
• Check in visitors, monitor client visits with family/loved ones, and serve as staff on duty for client needs.
• Answer telephone and document intake information.
• Maintain awareness of and professional involvement with community resources.
• Respond to inquiries, provide appropriate information and referrals, and document when necessary.

Schedule:

Flexible

• 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift
• Flex employees must work a minimum of 80 hours per calendar year; and be available to work one fixed or floating holiday each year, if needed.

• High school diploma or G.E.D. certificate; one year experience in direct patient care preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver s license.
• Meets internal and external customers’ needs and provides resources that can be made available.
• Adapts to change and different ways of doing things quickly and positively.
• Manages change-related stress well; deals effectively with varying people and situations.
• Cooperates with others to accomplish common goals.
• Supports and promotes an environment that respects, values, and holds opportunities for all, regardless of individual differences.

As the largest human service provider in Lake County, we believe that services must be available without barriers. No residents are turned away due to the inability to pay. We believe in providing services in an environment of mutual respect, free of discrimination or bias. Whether assuring accessible and effective care, impacting policy, or assessing and monitoring risks, the Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center has been an essential part of the public health system in Lake County for 60 years.

We are looking for passionate, qualified team members who can help make a difference in our agency and, most importantly, in our community.

Additional information about the Lake County Health Department, our culture, and why you should join our team can be found at the following URL: https://la

Currently, you must reside in Illinois or Wisconsin to work for the Lake County Health Department. Any offer of employment is conditioned on the successful completion of a background screening, drug and alcohol testing and may include a pre-employment medical exam.

The Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.