Caregiver

Crystal Home Care; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Competitive compensation

Flexible scheduling

Training and support for caregivers

Job summary

Crystal Home Care in Des Plaines, IL is seeking a compassionate caregiver to assist with daily living activities, personal hygiene, dressing, meal preparation, errands, and light housekeeping in patients' homes.

The role includes hospice supportive care and medication reminders, ROM assistance, glucose monitoring, and use of lifting equipment; valid driver's license and ability to lift up to 25 lbs are required.

Qualifications

• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs on a daily basis.
• Experience in home care (Caregiver, Home Health Aide, PSW or Nurse a plus).

Responsibilities

• Help patients with activities of daily living and personal hygiene.
• Assist with dressing and meal preparation according to instructions.
• Accompany patients to errands or medical appointments.
• Perform light housekeeping and provide hospice supportive care.
• Provide medication reminders and assist with ROM exercises.
• Use lifting equipment such as gait belts and Hoyer lifts.

Skills

Exceptional customer service

Valid driver's license

Reliable transportation

Ability to lift 25 lbs

Home care experience

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs personal care and patient-specific activities that assist the patient with activities of daily living, including but not limited to:

• Help with patients personal hygiene care
• Assist with dressing
• Prepare meals and snacks according to instructions
• Accompany patient on errands or medical appointments
• Perform light housekeeping activities
• Provide hospice supportive care and medication reminders
• Assist with the prescribed range of motion exercises
• Assist with blood glucose monitoring
• Use lifting equipment such as gait belts and Hoyer lifts

QUALIFICATIONS

• Exceptional customer service skills
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs on a daily basis
• Previous experience in the home care industry as a Caregiver, Home Health Aide, PSW, Nurse a plus!

WHY JOIN THE INDUSTRY?

• Health benefits available
• Competitive compensation
• Flexible scheduling
• Training and support for our caregivers