We are a long-standing provider of the in-home service to clients of senior adults in Chicago area since 1987, with the fund support from Illinois Department on Aging. The service is part of our Hope and Renewal Senior Program which is one of our core programs. The main objective of this program is to help older adults remain independent and healthy, in their own home, and keep them out of a nursing home, as long as nursing home placement is not necessary.

At the beginning, the program mainly targeted Cambodian Americans. However, we have recently expanded the service to include the clients of other Asian ethnic groups and beyond in order to meet the requirement amongst the needy population and to reflect the success of our program.

Who Are Eligible for Service?

People who…

• Are 60 years old or older;

• Are U.S. citizens or legal aliens;

• Are residents of Illinois;

• Have non-exempt assets of $17,500 or less
  (non-exempt assets do not include home, car, or personal furnishings.).

What You As a Client Can Expect from
Our Program

Our senior in-home care services, the non-medical part of tasks, are delivered to our clients of senior adults through our competent and qualified Home Care Aides. These services included the following:

• Assistance with activities of daily living

• Personal care: including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, etc.

• Medication reminder

• Meal preparation / nutrition

• Light housekeeping

• Escorting clients to medical appointments, when necessary

• Companionship

Our Program Success Is Measured by Our Clients’ Satisfaction

We consider the clients’ satisfaction as the centerpiece of program’s success. Therefore, our professional team has done all necessary tasks to accomplish this end result including matching our clients’ personal needs with Home Care Aides of the right experiences, skills and personality; conducting regular home visits to each of the clients; and performing the annual satisfaction survey with the clients and their family members. Furthermore, we have established comprehensive policies to meet the quality standards set forth by the Illinois Department on Aging.

Home Care Aide Selection and Training

We primarily care about each of our clients' safety and well-being. This is why thorough screenings, and developing &maintaining the right skills and attitude of our Home Care Aides are the key focus of our efforts. Therefore, each Home Care Aide must:

• Undergo a process of the fingerprint-based criminal history records check by the Illinois Department of Public Health, Health Care Worker Registry;

• Provide employer and personal references, which then are thoroughly checked before hiring;

• Receive the 24 hours of mandatory and intensive pre-employment training which is conducted by trainers who have expertise in their field;

• Complete 12 hours of required continuing education every year.

• Be involved in the annual performance review to determine the strengths and the gaps for further improvement.
  

For Further Information

If you or your family member is interested in the Community Care Program In-home services, or, if you are interested in becoming a home care aide; please contact us.