Caregiver

Home Instead; Rochelle (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free telehealth for you & household

Paid training

Paid time off

2 week scheduling

Uniform tops provided

BCBS health insurance (FT)

Humana dental insurance (FT)

Humana vision insurance (FT)

IL Secure Choice retirement plan

Referral program

Job summary

Home Instead is hiring part-time caregivers to help aging adults live safely and comfortably at home across Rochelle and surrounding communities. Care Pros provide non-medical support, companionship, meal prep, light housekeeping, and mobility assistance to maintain independence with dignity.

This role offers flexible hours (16–40 h/w), paid training, and benefits, including health, dental, vision, and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle.
• Ability to provide non-medical care with dignity and respect.
• Strong communication, reliability and compassion for aging adults.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living activities, including personal hygiene and meal prep.
• Provide companionship and emotional support to enhance well-being.
• Perform light housekeeping and ensure a clean, safe home environment.
• Monitor health and report concerns to the office.
• Support transportation to appointments and social activities.
• Document care provided and track client progress.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Reliable vehicle

Compassionate care

Strong communication

Reliability and trustworthiness

Flexibility

16–40 hours per week availability

Job description

Pay: $16-17/hr

Location: Rochelle, Dixon, DeKalb, Genoa, Maple Park, Hinckley, Sandwich, Ottawa, and surrounding communities.

Job Type: Full-time, Part-time

Our community needs your help!

Home Instead is hiring part time caregivers to perform the essential work of keeping aging adults safe and comfortable at home. Home Instead provides a variety of non-medical services that allow aging adults to remain in their home and meet the challenges of aging with dignity, care and compassion.

This position is primarily for clients in Rochelle, Dixon, DeKalb, Genoa, Maple Park, Hinckley, Sandwich, Ottawa, and surrounding communities.

Availability: Monday - Sunday 7am-3pm or 2pm-10pm for part-time, or Monday - Sunday 7am-8pm for full-time

Benefits:

• $16-17/hr starting pay for all caregivers, direct deposit twice a month plus early access to earned wages via ZayZoon
• NEW BENEFIT -- FREE telehealth plan for you & your household, includes limited prescriptions at zero cost, free & unlimited tele-therapy sessions, and more with Amaze Health
• Paid Training
• Paid Time Off
• 2 Week Scheduling
• Uniform Tops Included
• Quarterly Caregiver Meetings/Gatherings
• IL Secure Choice Retirement Plan
• BCBS of IL Health Insurance (FT)
• Humana Dental Insurance (FT)
• Humana Vision Insurance (FT)

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Assist clients with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, meal preparation, and medication management. *You must be comfortable assisting clients of any gender with personal care.
• Provide companionship and emotional support to enhance the well-being of clients.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment for clients, ensuring their comfort and security. This includes day-to-day housekeeping tasks such as sweeping, dusting, mopping, washing the dishes, making the bed, completing laundry, etc.
• Monitor client health and report any changes or concerns to the office.
• Engage clients in social activities to keep them engaged throughout the shift.
• Assist with transportation needs for appointments or social outings as required.
• Document care provided and maintain accurate records of client progress.

Prior to working for our clients, all Home Instead caregivers-we call ours Care Pros-will go through specific paid training designed by Home Instead and will receive an in-house certification in Personal Care tasks. These tasks include demonstrating ability to assist our clients with grooming, bathing, continence care, and mobility. After training, our Care Pros will feel confident going into the client's home and helping to support their emotional, physical and mental well-being.

Requirements to be a Home Instead Care Pro are:

• Valid driver's license and a reliable vehicle, with a willingness to transport clients as needed is a requirement
• Ability to treat and care for aging adults and their property with dignity and respect
• Ability to communicate with clients in a friendly and compassionate manner
• Demonstrated reliability and trustworthiness
• Must be available to work a schedule of 16-40 hours per week
• Preferred availability of 7am-3pm or 3pm-10pm Monday-Sunday for part-time employment, or 7am-10pm Monday-Sunday for full-time employment

This role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of those you assist while fostering a supportive environment that promotes dignity and respect for every individual.

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid orientation
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Safety equipment provided
• Vision insurance

All candidates must successfully pass both a federal criminal background check and motor vehicle report.

Additionally, allcandidates must be eligible under the Illinois Department of Public Health's Healthcare Worker Registry. If you are not already deemed eligible by IDPH, then you will need to have your fingerprints scanned by a third-party vendor, at the expense of the employer. If you are need fingerprinting completed, the employer will notify you and help coordinate this appointment.

All candidates must perform drug screening during new hire training. Drug screening is done in the office at the expense of the employer.