Caregiver

Comfort Keepers group; Waukegan (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

Direct deposit

24/7 on-the-job support

Paid training and ongoing training

Job summary

Comfort Keepers is seeking in-home caregivers to support seniors in the Illinois region. You will provide personal care, companionship, meal preparation, and mobility assistance to help clients maintain independence in their own homes.

Flexible scheduling includes shift work and live-in roles. Competitive compensation, weekly pay, and benefits are offered. Training is provided, and opportunities for growth exist within the Comfort Keepers network.

Qualifications

• Must be a Driver
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care, companionship and mobility.
• Provide medication reminders and meal preparation assistance.
• Perform light housekeeping tasks as needed.
• Support clients to live independently in their own homes.
• Follow Care plan and communicate with families.

Skills

Driver

Reliable transportation

Background check clearance

Able to lift 30 lbs

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Shift Work: $18.75-21.00 / hr

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

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.

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

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!