Flexible Caregiver: Growth, PTO & Perks

Senior Helpers; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Referral bonus program

Recognition and awards

Paid Orientation

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Senior Helpers of Greater Chicago is seeking compassionate caregivers to provide in-home care in the Chicagoland area. We match your skill level and offer learning opportunities to grow professionally within the care industry.

Shifts include weekdays, weekends, flex care, day/evening/overnights, with a focus on personal care and meaningful engagement. Benefits include PTO accrual, health/dental/vision insurance eligibility after 1500 hours, 401(k) benefits, and a supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance well-being.
• Assisted with light housekeeping, laundry, and maintaining a tidy living space.
• Reminded clients of daily routines, appointments, and personal care schedules.
• Monitored general health and reported any unusual changes in mood, behavior, or physical condition.
• Ran errands, shopped for groceries, or accompanied clients to social events and appointments.
• Maintained a safe and comfortable environment for clients at all times.
• With a negative Tuberculosis Test.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands‑on personal care (bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting)
• Assist with mobility, transfers, and positioning
• Prepare nutritious meals and assist with feeding if needed
• Offer companionship and meaningful engagement
• Perform light housekeeping and laundry
• Provide medication reminders (per care plan and state guidelines)
• Monitor client condition and report changes promptly
• Accompany clients to appointments or errands when required
• Maintain accurate daily care documentation
• Ensure a safe, comfortable, and supportive home environment

Skills

Companionship

Light housekeeping

Daily routines reminder

Monitoring health

Errands

Safe environment

Job description

Senior Helpers of Greater Chicago is seeking compassionate caregivers to provide in-home care in the Chicagoland area. We match your skill level and offer learning opportunities to grow professionally within the care industry.

Shifts include weekdays, weekends, flex care, day/evening/overnights, with a focus on personal care and meaningful engagement. Benefits include PTO accrual, health/dental/vision insurance eligibility after 1500 hours, 401(k) benefits, and a supportive team environment