Caregiver - Niles

Senior Helpers; Niles (IL); On-site; USD 22,041 - 24,796; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Referral bonus program

Paid Orientation

Job summary

Senior Helpers in Niles, Illinois, is looking for compassionate caregivers to join their team. Positions are available for varying shifts including mornings, evenings, and weekends. No previous experience required, as training will be provided to help you grow professionally.

In addition to competitive pay ranging from $16-18 per hour, you'll also have access to benefits such as health, dental, and vision insurance, and eligible for PTO. Join us and make a difference in the lives of those we serve!

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting clients with personal care tasks.
• Knowledge of infection prevention practices.
• Flexibility with scheduling and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with bathing, grooming, and dressing.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Help with meal preparation and feeding.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment.

Skills

Compassionate and patient care

Communication skills

Mobility assistance

Housekeeping

Education

Valid Driver's License

Negative Tuberculosis test

Job description

Would you like to work for an Award Winning Caregiving Company? Join us at Senior Helpers of Greater Chicago! We are Senior Helpers Store of the Year 2024 and the first national in-home care company to be recognized as a Great Place to Work 3 years in a row! Senior Helpers is seeking new caregivers to join our team!

We would love to hear from you whether you have no experience or have done caregiving before

We match your skill level! Senior Helpers will also help provide you with the ability to grow professionally within the care industry by providing learning opportunities and experience. We serve the greater Chicagoland area, so we serve a variety of clients to match you with! We have available shifts now for weekdays, weekends, flex care with our facilities, day shifts, evening shifts, and overnights.

Benefits

• Accumulate PTO as you work
• Be eligible for Health, Dental, and Vision insurance as well as 401K benefits after working 1500 hours
• Be eligible for Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits

Perks

• Enjoy flexible scheduling
• Referral bonus program
• Receive Recognition and awards
• Paid Orientation
• Enjoy a personally rewarding field with supportive staff who are ready to help
• Receive competitive pay at $16-18 an hour
• Training opportunities as well as professional growth

Qualifications

• Compassionate and patient caregiver with experience assisting clients with daily personal care and household needs.
• Skilled in helping clients with bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and feeding.
• Experienced in providing companionship and emotional support to improve clients’ quality of life.
• Knowledgeable in maintaining a safe, clean, and organized home environment.
• Able to assist with mobility, light exercises, and transportation to appointments or errands.
• Strong communication skills for building trust with clients and their families.
• Reliable, responsible, and flexible with schedules, including mornings, evenings, weekends, or overnight shifts.
• Familiar with basic hygiene and infection prevention practices.
• Valid Driver's License and access to a reliable vehicle with car insurance.
• With a negative Tuberculosis test.

Responsibilities

• Assisted clients with basic personal care tasks such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting.
• Prepared meals and assisted with feeding when necessary.
• Helped clients with mobility around the home and light exercises.
• Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance well-being.
• Assisted with light housekeeping, laundry, and maintaining a tidy living space.
• Reminded clients of daily routines, appointments, and personal care schedules.
• Monitored general health and reported any unusual changes in mood, behavior, or physical condition.
• Ran errands, shopped for groceries, or accompanied clients to social events and appointments.
• Maintained a safe and comfortable environment for clients at all times.

Apply Today and Start Making a Difference!

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.