Home Care Assistant / Caregiver

Responsibilities

• Aid clients with personal care tasks such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Help with meal preparation and medication reminders.
• Perform light housekeeping tasks.
• Escort clients to appointments and run errands.
• Maintain awareness of client's health status and report any changes.
• Implement behavior management techniques when necessary.

Requirements

• Valid ID and Social Security Card.
• One year of experience or equivalent.
• Driver's License (preferred).
• Reliable transportation or relocation to work locations.

Skills

• Experience in assisted living or senior care environments.
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations.
• Proficiency in caregiving techniques.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviors effectively.
• Familiarity with home care systems.
• Background in childcare, social work, or related fields.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Competence in meal preparation for special dietary needs.

Benefits

• Weekly pay options available.
• Flexible scheduling to accommodate cases.
• 24-hour support from friendly staff.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance (eligible for full-time employees).
• 401K (eligible for full-time employees).
• Direct deposit.
• Overtime pay for working over 40 hours per week.
• Incentives and recognition programs.
• Paid training opportunities.
• Referral program for bonuses.
• Paid time off.
• Flexible start dates.

Pay

$16.50 - $18.00 per hour

Schedule

• 4 hour shifts.
• 8 hour shifts.
• Day shifts.
• Morning shifts.
• On-call shifts.
• Rotating weekends.
• Weekend shifts (as needed).

Job Requirements

• Reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work.
• Work location: In person.

Job Type

• Full-time.
• Part-time.
• Live-in positions available.
• Weekend positions available.

Job Location

• Suburbs: Glenview, Evanston, Northbrook, Highland Park, Skokie, Niles, Chicago, Park Ridge, Lake Bluff, Libertyville, Lake Forest, Oakbrook, Forest Park, Riverside, Downers Grove, Westmont and more...