Caregiver

HomeWell Care Services IL226; Edwardsville (IL); On-site; USD 23,419 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Respectful work environment

Opportunities for growth

Job summary

A local home care provider is seeking a compassionate Caregiver in Edwardsville, IL to enhance seniors' lives by providing non-medical support in their homes. Responsibilities include assisting clients with personal care, light cooking, and offering transportation for errands. Candidates must possess a high school diploma, a reliable vehicle, and excellent communication skills. The compensation ranges from $17.00 to $20.00 per hour, emphasizing dignity and respect for both clients and employees.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age with a High School Diploma.
• Must verify legal eligibility to work in the United States.
• Must pass a Criminal Background Check according to IL State Requirements.
• Must possess a personal reliable vehicle and valid driver’s license.
• Must have basic knowledge of technology for task documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
• Provide transportation for appointments and errands.
• Perform duties with dignity, compassion, and care.
• Support clients with mobility and medication reminders.

Skills

Compassionate

Excellent verbal communication

Excellent written communication

Reliability

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Do you want to be treated with the respect you deserve? At HomeWell Care Services we treat our employees with dignity, compassion and respect. Join a team that recognizes you are the life blood of the home care industry.

We are looking for a compassionate Caregiver to be a part of our team and join us in our mission of enhancing seniors’ lives, one day at a time. You work individually with clients, one-on-one, providing a variety of non-medical services that allows you to form relationships with seniors who desire to age in place in their own homes.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Light cooking and cleaning
• Assistance with personal care such as bathing, grooming, dressing and toileting
• Assistance with mobility, transfers and medication reminders
• Transportation for appointments and assistance with errands
• Perform all job duties with dignity, compassion, care and empathy

Qualifications and Skills:

• Be at least 18 years of age with a High School Diploma
• Verify legal eligibility to work in the United States
• Proof of current TB testing and Health Physical
• Must be able to pass a Criminal Background Check according to IL State Requirements
• Must be able to pass a Drug Test
• Must have personal reliable vehicle and proof of a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance
• Must be physically able to perform the duties of this position
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Caregivers must be mature, caring, punctual and reliable
• Must have basic knowledge of technology to use our cell phone app for clocking in/out, documenting completion of tasks and reporting changes in client’s condition
• Previous experience working as a caregiver or experience caring for geriatric or chronically ill persons is required

Compensation: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour

AtHomeWellCare Services, we pride ourselves on providing the highest quality care for seniors and others needing individualized support and companionship at home. With locations across the U.S., we offer many opportunities for compassionate individuals who enjoy improving the quality of life of those around them, with numerous positions for varying levels of expertise, such as companion caregivers, certified aides and case managers.

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to HomeWell Care Service Corporate.

We can’t expect you to care for others if we don’t take care of you.

Specific benefits vary by location, but our company-wide philosophy is to treat all employees with honor and respect. Our business model is centered around providing quality, reliable and compassionate individualized care, and we cannot do that without employees who feel valued.

We understand the work you do can be challenging, and we know that you are vital to the well-being of our clients. At the end of the day, it is important to us that you feel fulfilled in knowing your work has meaning and that you are valued for it, both by clients and byHomeWellCare Services.