Companion Caregiver

Harvest In-Home Care, Inc; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the senior care industry is seeking Companion Caregivers who are reliable and compassionate. You will provide essential support to seniors, assist with personal care, and enable clients to maintain their quality of life. Join us for competitive compensation, health benefits, and professional training in a flexible work environment.

Benefits

Health benefits available

Flexible scheduling

Training and support for caregivers

Qualifications

• Ability to treat clients with dignity and respect.
• Valid driver's license and transportation.
• Able to lift a minimum of 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Providing companionship and conversation.
• Assisting with personal care tasks such as bathing and dressing.
• Planning and preparing meals.

Skills

Compassion

Dependability

Flexibility

Job description

We are looking for caregivers that are interested in learning and growing their skills within the senior care industry. Our Companion Caregivers are not only reliable, dependable and honest, but also compassionate and caring.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Providing companionship and conversation

Assisting with personal care tasks such as bathing, grooming, dressing, bathroom needs, and feeding

Performing light housekeeping tasks such as laundry and linen changing

Laying out clothes and assisting with dressing

Planning and preparing meals

Providing medication reminders

Providing transportation to and from appointments

Helping family members learn safe care techniques

QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to treat clients with dignity and respect

Ability to interpret the client’s provided plan of care

Valid driver’s license and transportation

Ability to be flexible and adapt to new situations

Tolerance to small pets (i.e. dogs and/or cats)

Must be able to be reached via phone or email for shift schedules, client updates and/or emergencies

Able to lift a minimum of 25 lbs

Prior experience with dementia patients and senior care, a plus!

WHY JOIN THE INDUSTRY?

Health benefits available

Competitive compensation

Flexible scheduling

Training and support for our caregivers

Member businesses are independently owned and operated. Your application will go directly to the member business, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of that business. All inquiries about employment at these businesses should be made directly to the business location, and not to Home Care Association of America.