Companion Caregiver

Harvest In-Home Care, Inc; Channahon (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits available

Competitive compensation

Flexible scheduling

Training and support for caregivers

Job summary

A senior care service provider in Channahon, Illinois is seeking compassionate caregivers to provide personal care and companionship to clients. This role involves assisting with tasks like bathing, grooming, and meal preparation, while also offering emotional support. Candidates must have a valid driver's license, the ability to lift 25 lbs, and experience with dementia patients is preferred. Benefits include health coverage and flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and transportation.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 25 lbs.
• Prior experience with dementia patients and senior care is a plus.
• 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!

Responsibilities

• Providing companionship and conversation.
• Assisting with personal care tasks such as bathing and grooming.
• Performing light housekeeping tasks like laundry.
• Planning and preparing meals.
• Providing medication reminders.
• Providing medication reminders.
• Providing transportation to and from appointments.
• Helping family members learn safe care techniques.

Skills

Compassionate and caring

Ability to treat clients with dignity and respect

Flexibility and adaptability

Flexible

Lift 25 lbs

Dementia care

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