Weekend Caregiver - 12 Hour Shift

Visiting Angels - Naperville, IL; Glen Ellyn (IL); On-site; USD 23,419 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Holiday Pay

Direct Deposit

Weekly Pay

Continuing Education

Job summary

A local caregiving service in Glen Ellyn is urgently hiring for the role of a 12 Hour Shift Caregiver. The position involves assisting seniors with personal care, medication management, and light housekeeping. Ideal candidates should be compassionate, have good communication skills, and be willing to travel throughout the service area. Job benefits include health insurance, holiday pay, and continuing education opportunities. Immediate start is available, with shifts being both day and night.

Qualifications

• Must be respectful and compassionate towards clients.
• Must have a knowledge of emergency response and first aid.
• Physical endurance is necessary for the caregiving role.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care and hygiene.
• Help clients take prescribed medication.
• Be a supportive companion and report any unusual incidents.

Skills

Compassionate caregiving

Communication skills

Time management

Emergency response knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

12 Hour Shift Caregiver

***URGENTLY HIRING***

• Location: Dupage County and Kane County
• Shifts: 12 Hour Shifts. Days and Nights Available
• Must willing to travel throughout service area.
• Must be willing to assist with personal care
• Immediate start available
• Dementia experience preferred
• Pay: $17.00-$20.00 based on experience and shift

We have open In-Person Interviews every Wednesday from 9am-3pm. Please bring a valid driver’s license or Identification. Our office is located 1415 Bond St #123, Naperville, IL 60563.

Are you looking for a Caregiver job that will allow you to give back to your community and broaden your skills? Visiting Angels’ office in Naperville is the place for you. The office in Naperville provides caregivers for the local area including Aurora, Lombard, Wheaton, Lisle, Downers Grove, Carol Stream, Warrenville, Winfield, and many others. We are seeking one-of-a-kind individuals for job opportunities with our local team. Our caregiver jobs are for individuals who are truly committed to providing compassionate care to senior adults and those in need. We scour the entire region for people with strong backgrounds in home care or elderly care, a history of community involvement and, most of all, big hearts. A Caregiver job with Visiting Angels Naperville is much more than just a job, it’s a chance to do some real good for families in Naperville and the surrounding area by becoming a companion to someone in need.

A Caregiver with Visiting Angels Naperville supports the seniors they serve with a wide range of responsibilities from light housekeeping tasks and meal preparation to one-on-one mobility support, assisting with maintaining personal hygiene by bathing, brushing their hair and teeth or applying skincare. A Caregiver job with us is also an opportunity for personal growth. We offer the opportunity for advanced training in areas like dementia care or Alzheimer’s care so that caregivers can continue to develop their skills.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Holiday Pay
• Direct Deposit
• Weekly Pay
• Continuing Education

Shift Options

• 12 Hour Shifts
• Day Shift and Overnight Shift Available

Caregiver Responsibilities

• Help clients take prescribed medication
• Assist clients with ambulation and mobility around the house or outside (doctor’s appointments, walks, etc.)
• Must be willing to assist clients with personal care and hygiene, including but not limited bathing assistance, brushing hair and teeth, or applying skincare
• Help clients with routine exercises
• Plan and prepare meals with assistance from the clients (when they are able)
• Do the client’s shopping or accompany them when they shop
• Perform light housekeeping duties that clients can’t complete on their own
• Be a pleasant and supportive companion
• Report any unusual incidents
• Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency

Caregiver Requirements

• Passion to serve others - a true caregiver
• Excellent knowledge of emergency response and first aid
• Knowledge of housekeeping activities and cooking with attention to dietary constraints
• Willingness to adhere to health and safety standards
• Respectful and compassionate
• Good time management skills
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong ethics
• Physical endurance
• High school diploma or equivalent