Caregiver

Harvest In-Home Care Inc; Woodridge (IL); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits available

Competitive compensation

Flexible scheduling

Training and support for caregivers

Job summary

Harvest In-Home Care Inc is seeking a caregiver in Woodridge, Illinois. Responsibilities include assisting patients with personal hygiene, dressing, meal preparation, and more. Successful candidates will have exceptional customer service skills, a valid driver's license, and the ability to lift up to 25 lbs daily. Experience in the home care industry is preferred. Benefits include health coverage, competitive compensation, and flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Previous experience in the home care industry as a Caregiver, Home Health Aide, PSW, or Nurse is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Help with patients personal hygiene care.
• Assist with dressing.
• Prepare meals and snacks according to instructions.
• Accompany patient on errands or medical appointments.
• Perform light housekeeping activities.
• Provide hospice supportive care and medication reminders.
• Assist with prescribed range of motion exercises.
• Assist with blood glucose monitoring.
• Use lifting equipment such as gait belts and Hoyer lifts.

Skills

Exceptional customer service skills

Ability to lift up to 25 lbs

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs personal care and patient-specific activities that assist the patient with activities of daily living, including but not limited to:

• Help with patients personal hygiene care
• Assist with dressing
• Prepare meals and snacks according to instructions
• Accompany patient on errands or medical appointments
• Perform light housekeeping activities
• Provide hospice supportive care and medication reminders
• Assist with the prescribed range of motion exercises
• Assist with blood glucose monitoring
• Use lifting equipment such as gait belts and Hoyer lifts

QUALIFICATIONS

• Exceptional customer service skills
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs on a daily basis
• Previous experience in the home care industry as a Caregiver, Home Health Aide, PSW, Nurse a plus!

WHY JOIN THE INDUSTRY?

• Health benefits available
• Competitive compensation
• Flexible scheduling
• Training and support for our caregivers