Caregiver

Griswold; Highland Park (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Griswold Home Care in Lake County is seeking a full-time Caregiver to join our compassionate team. Compensation ranges $22-$25 per hour for on-site companionship and light housekeeping, with shifts that can include mornings, afternoons, or evenings.

The role supports seniors with daily activities, meal prep, laundry, and transportation assistance. We value reliability, empathy, and the ability to work with diverse needs, including clients with dementia.

Qualifications

• Reliable transportation is required.
• 2+ years of home care experience is a plus.
• Compassion and patience are essential for elderly care.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship to seniors and assist with light housekeeping.
• Assist with daily tasks such as laundry, grocery shopping, and meal preparation.
• Support personal care tasks including bathing and feeding as needed.
• Document shifts and communicate client needs to the office.
• Work with clients who may have dementia or cognitive impairments.

Skills

Reliable transportation

Companionship & light caregiving

Empathy & patience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Caregiver- IMMEDIATE NEED

Griswold Home Care in Lake County is calling all compassionate individuals to apply to join our amazing team as a full-time Caregiver!

Compensation: $22-25 per hour

Area: North Shore - Suburbs

Days: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. 4 Hours Per Day. Flexible with time of day.

Needs: Companionship and light housekeeping

WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN OUR TEAM

We are an established company in the caregiving industry that appreciates our staff. We pay our Caregivers a competitive wage of $20-23 per hour.

About Griswold Home Care

Griswold Home Care was founded by the late Jean Griswold in 1982, making us the oldest non-medical home care franchise organization in the country. As a pioneer in our industry, we support families by referring professional caregivers for personal care, homemaking, and companionship services. Our company was built on the timeless values of compassion and care—and these ideals are always at the heart of all that we do. We are proud that the services we provide help our clients remain in the homes they love.

Our desire to give back led us to establish the Jean Griswold Scholarship Foundation which assists individuals seeking to further their education in a care-related field. We hire hard-working, dedicated individuals who uphold our values and ensure our clients receive the top-quality care they need. To show our appreciation for all they do, we offer our employees above-average pay to help them build rewarding careers.

ARE YOU A GOOD FIT?

Ask yourself: Do I enjoy working with senior citizens? Can I provide compassionate elderly care with a positive attitude? Am I punctual and dependable?

YOUR LIFE AS A CAREGIVER

This companionship and caregiving position offers flexible hours and opportunities to assist seniors on both day and night shifts. Clients may receive as little as 4 hours of care, while others require 24-hour care.

As a Caregiver, you have the rewarding job of helping seniors live as fully and independently as possible while remaining in the places they love. You competently provide non-medical elderly care and home companionship, helping with various responsibilities such as laundry, grocery shopping, and meal preparation. With the client’s dignity always at the forefront of your mind, you help them maintain proper personal hygiene. You are gentle and professional as you aid them with daily tasks such as bathing and feeding. At times, you provide companionship to clients who have dementia or cognitive impairments. Your kind and patient demeanor serves you well as you ensure they receive the highest quality of elderly care.

You carefully complete documentation for each shift, submitting timely updates. Committed to providing consistent elderly care, you communicate routinely with the office about the condition and needs of your clients. You feel good about helping seniors enjoy their golden years, and you are glad you chose a career in the caregiving industry.

What We Need From You

• Reliable transportation
• A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred. 2+ years of home care experience would be a plus; caring for a loved one counts!

Griswold Home Care is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.