Caregiver

Comfort Keepers; Round Lake (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly paychecks

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

401K Plan with company match

Bonus/Incentive Programs

Flexible schedules

Direct deposit

24/7 on-the-job support

Paid training

Job summary

Comfort Keepers is seeking caring caregivers in the Illinois area to help seniors stay safe and live independently at home. You will assist with personal care, companionship, medication reminders, mobility support, meal prep and light housekeeping, providing support, patience and respect aligned with company policies.

We offer competitive compensation with weekly pay, health/dental/vision coverage, a 401K with company match, bonus programs, flexible schedules, and paid training.

Qualifications

• Must be a Driver.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Reliable transportation is required.
• Legally eligible to work in the U.S.
• Clean background check and fingerprints.
• Able to bend, squat, and lift to 30 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care and companionship.
• Provide medication reminders and mobility assistance.
• Assist with meal preparation and light housekeeping.

Skills

Driver

Reliable transportation

Compassionate care

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

What kind of a job do you need? What makes you feel valuable?

Comfort Keepers Caregivers help seniors maintain their safety and well-being as they continue to live independently in their own homes. In this role, you will be able to assist your clients with personal care, companionship, medication reminders, mobility assistance, meal preparation and light housekeeping, among other activities. Support, patience and respect are the keys to caregiving. They are also the foundations of our Comfort Keepers employee policies.

Shift Work: $18.75-21.00 / hr

Live-In role: Daily Rate starting $263.50/day (Weekdays) & $275.00/day (Weekends)

Job Requirements:

• Must be a Driver (for Come & Go Shift work)
• High School diploma or GED
• Reliable transportation
• Legally eligible to work in the U.S.
• Clean background check and fingerprints
• Able to bend, squat, and lift to 30 lbs.

We understand that our Caregivers have their own lives and responsibilities in addition to the jobs they do every day. To support our employees, Comfort Keepers offers a competitive compensation plan:

Shift Work: $18.75-21.00 / hr

Live-In role: Daily Rate starting $263.50/day (Weekdays) & $275.00/day (Weekends)

• Weekly paychecks
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401K Plan with company match
• Bonus/Incentive Programs
• FT or PT jobs in Chicago and Cook, Lake, DuPage, Kane & McHenry counties.
• Flexible schedules (your choice of available shifts)
• Direct deposit
• Easy online access for scheduling, clock in/out and reviewing plans of care
• 24/7 on-the-job support
• Paid training and on-going training for all Caregivers

What kind of work is rewarding for you? Caregiving is more than a job. It offers you the chance to do good work that helps people. And you can see those results every single day. You are more than a visitor; you are a social connection and a welcome presence in your client's home. Additionally, Comfort Keepers Caregivers are a valuable resource for families that are struggling to assist their senior loved ones as best they can.

Why choose Comfort Keepers?

When you join Comfort Keepers, you become part of one of the most successful and respected companies offering non-medical, in-home care services for seniors. Comfort Keepers is a growing, vibrant organization with 650 offices in the United States. There are many opportunities for growth and training within our company.

In the Illinois/Chicago region, we offer interviews and training at our three offices: Buffalo Grove, Grayslake, Chicago, Palos Hills and Elgin.

Your experience as a personal family caregiver or a professional caregiver is valuable to us!