Caregiver Part Time - Mendota

Home Instead; Somonauk Township (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Training

Paid Time Off

2 Week Scheduling

Uniform Tops Included

Direct Deposit

Job summary

Home Instead is seeking compassionate caregivers to help seniors in their homes with morning routines, ADLs, meal prep, and safety. The role requires a valid driver’s license and a reliable vehicle, with travel within about 45 minutes of Mendota. Part-time hours from 9am–3pm with potential growth are offered, along with benefits and paid training.

Candidates will work closely with clients and families to create personalized care plans and provide companionship in a supportive home environment.

Qualifications

• Experience caring for seniors in a home setting preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle required.
• Ability to transport clients within a 45-minute radius of Mendota.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one care to clients, including bathing, dressing, toileting, and grooming.
• Support daily living activities, including meal preparation, medication management, and housekeeping.
• Develop and implement personalized care plans for each client.
• Utilize behavior management techniques to ensure safety and well-being.
• Provide transportation to appointments and errands as needed.
• Maintain a clean and organized living space, adhering to safety standards.
• Build strong relationships with clients and families, offering emotional support and companionship.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care.

Skills

ADL assistance

Home care experience

Care recipient communication

Safe driving

Job description

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 will drive to clients within 45min of Mendota; including Dixon, Sterling, Princeton, Peru, Ottawa, Somonauk, Sandwich, Amboy, Rochelle, and other surrounding communities.

Availability Requirement

• Monday - Sunday 9am-3pm; this is a very part-time position to start, but will grow quickly if you have the availability to do so.

Benefits

• $16.50 - $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, and all employees are eligible for early access to earned wages through 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.

Locations: The travel expectation is that you will drive to clients within 45min of Mendota; including Dixon, Sterling, Princeton, Peru, Ottawa, Somonauk, Sandwich, Amboy, Rochelle, and other surrounding communities.

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.