Caregiver Part Time

Home Instead; DeKalb (IL); Presencial; USD 22.000 - 23.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Paid training

Paid time off

2 Week Scheduling

Uniform tops included

Retirement Plan

BCBS IL Health Insurance (FT)

Humana Dental Insurance (FT)

Humana Vision Insurance (FT)

Amaze Health Telehealth

Descripción de la vacante

Home Instead in Illinois is seeking compassionate caregivers to support seniors at home with morning routines, ADLs, meals, medications, and companionship. You will provide one-on-one care, ensure safety, and help build personalized care plans. Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle required; willingness to transport clients.

Travel may extend to nearby towns. This role operates on a two-week schedule to ensure consistent client care with benefits including paid training, time off, and a

Formación

• Knowledge of activities of daily living (ADLs) and ability to assist with daily living activities.
• Experience working with seniors in home care settings preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with clients and families.

Responsabilidades

• Provide one-on-one in-home care to clients, including assistance with bathing, dressing, toileting, and grooming.
• Support daily living activities such as meal preparation, medication management, and light housekeeping.
• Develop and implement personalized care plans tailored to each client’s needs and preferences.
• Use respectful behavior management techniques to ensure safety and well-being of clients.
• Provide transportation to appointments and errands as needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe living space and follow organizational safety standards.
• Build relationships with clients and families and provide emotional support.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care.

Conocimientos

ADLs assistance

Seniors care

Home care

Communication skills

Patient safety

Descripción del empleo

Calling all early birds - our seniors need your help getting up and ready in the mornings! We are seeking a couple compassionate and dedicated caregivers to provide exceptional support to our senior clients in their homes, particularly supporting and assisting them with their morning routines. The ideal candidate will be responsible for assisting individuals with daily living activities, managing behaviors, and ensuring a safe & comfortable environment. This role requires a strong understanding of patient care and the ability to work effectively in a home care setting. We operate on a two week schedule, allowing consistent care for the clients.

Valid driver's license and a reliable vehicle, with a willingness to transport clients as needed is a requirement. The travel expectation is that you can drive to a client as far west as Rochelle, south to Somonauk, east to Route 47 Elburn/Maple Park, and north to Pingree Grove.

Availability Requirement

• Monday - Sunday 7am-3pm

Benefits

• $16 - $17/hr. Overtime and holidays are paid at time and a half, miles driven in your car while clocked in are paid at $0.70/mile. Paychecks are 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 Care Pro Meetings/Gatherings
• Retirement Plan
• BCBS of IL Health Insurance (FT)
• Humana Dental Insurance (FT)
• Humana Vision Insurance (FT)

Duties

• Provide one-on-one care to clients, including assistance with ADLs such as bathing, dressing, toileting, and grooming.
• Support clients with daily living activities, including meal preparation, medication management, and housekeeping.
• Develop and implement personalized care plans that cater to each client's unique needs and preferences.
• Utilize effective behavior management techniques to ensure the safety and well-being of clients.
• Provide transportation to appointments and errands as needed.
• Maintain a clean and organized living space, adhering to our organization's standards for cleanliness and safety.
• Build strong relationships with clients and their families, providing emotional support and companionship.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care and address any concerns or issues that may arise.

Skills

• Knowledge of ADLs and the ability to assist with daily living activities.
• Ability to work effectively in a home care setting, including managing challenging behaviors.
• Experience working with seniors is preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with clients, families, and other healthcare professionals.

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.