Companion Caregiver

Home Care Association of America; Orland Park (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated caregivers to provide compassionate support to seniors. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by assisting clients with personal care, companionship, and daily tasks. With a focus on dignity and respect, caregivers will receive training and support to enhance their skills in a flexible scheduling environment. Join a rewarding field that values your contributions and provides health benefits and competitive compensation.

Benefits

Health benefits

Flexible scheduling

Training and support

Qualifications

• Ability to treat clients with dignity and respect.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Providing companionship and conversation.
• Assisting with personal care tasks and light housekeeping.
• Planning and preparing meals for clients.

Skills

Compassionate Care

Personal Care Assistance

Flexibility

Communication

Dementia Care Experience

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