European American Association

1991 - 2010   Celebrating 19 Years of Excellence

"Helping People Survive Today and Prepare for Tomorrow"

 

LIHEAP (ENERGY) PROGRAM BEGINS SEPTEMBER 1, 2010 FOR SENIOR CITIZENS AND DISABLED PERSONS click here for details

 

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This program, sponsored through the Illinois Department on Aging, is designed to provide some of the services needed for Senior Citizens to avoid nursing home or hospital placement, by strengthening their ability to function in their own home and remain independent longer yet still  allowing them to retain a sense of dignity and self-esteem. 

 

  • We attempt to match our Homecare Aides and clients, based on language and cultural backgrounds.

  • EAA currently employ Homecare Aides who speak English, Romanian, Ukrainian, Russian, Polish, Lithuanian, Spanish, and others.

  • Homecare Aides help Seniors do the simple tasks of daily life, which as they age, may become more difficult to perform.

  •  Sometimes the Homecare Aide is the only human contact a Senior may have.

  • Homecare Aides see their clients on a regular basis and often are the first to notice changes in the clients condition, which enables us to alert the family or their health care providers of these changes.

 

Overview

Since mid 1993, European American Association (EAA) has assisted Chicago Seniors through the In-Home Service Program and after years of hard work and determination we now employ over 500 Homecare Aides and serve more than 975 Senior Clients each month. 

 

EAA assists English and non-English speaking clients by attempting to match our Homecare Aides and clients, based on language and cultural backgrounds.  Those who help seniors know the aging process can sometimes be a lonely and frightening experience, but when there is also a language barrier, the feeling of isolation can truly be overwhelming. 

 

As people age, illnesses and chronic conditions often make it harder for them to do the simple tasks of daily life.  Some of the first tasks that become difficult are grocery shopping, house cleaning, and laundry.  As they become weaker, they may be unable to prepare meals or need help with eating, bathing, and dressing.  This program allows our caring Homecare Aides to help in areas of need, which for some of our clients, may be the only human contact they have. 

 

In short it's a win-win program, saving the state a huge amount in nursing home costs, while at the same time creating meaningful employment for thousands,  It provides the support needed to help Senior Citizens remain at home and live independent longer while allowing them to retain a sense of dignity and self-esteem.

 

 

For more information in the Chicago Area Call

Chicago Department on Aging  @  (312) 744-4016

 

Employment Opportunities: 

 

EAA is always looking for responsible caring people who live in the Chicago area, enjoy housekeeping, assisting older persons and who are looking for rewarding part-time employment.  English is not necessary and a second language is a plus.  Pre-employment training, Police background check and proof of work authorization is required.

 

Updates will be found on the In-Home Service Program News Page

A proud member of Coalition of Limited English Speaking Elderly  (CLESE) whose members provide a broad range of assistance to older persons who are not fluent in English.

 

Contact Information


TTelephone
       773-342-5868
FFAX
       773-342-5533
PPostal address
       2827 W. Division St. Chicago, Illinois 60622
Eemail:

      webmail@eaachicago.org
 


 

                                                                                                               

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