Full Time Caregiver

Home Instead; DeKalb (IL); Sur place; USD 22 000 - 23 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Paid Training

Paid Time Off

2 Week Scheduling

Uniform tops included

Company benefits

Résumé du poste

Home Instead in DeKalb area is seeking compassionate Care Pros to provide in-home support to local seniors. Roles include personal care, meal prep, light housekeeping, and companionship, with meaningful relationships at the core of the job.

Shifts include a mix of full-time and part-time schedules. A valid driver’s license, vehicle, and insurance are required, and paid training is provided along with benefits. You will travel to clients’ homes for daily care tasks and companionship.

Qualifications

• Must have valid driver's license, active car insurance, and a reliable vehicle.
• Comfortable assisting clients of any gender with personal care.
• Ability to drive clients for errands/appointments.

Responsabilités

• Assist clients with daily living activities, including personal hygiene and meal preparation.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Maintain a clean and safe home environment with light housekeeping.
• Monitor health and report changes to the office.
• Assist with transportation for appointments or social outings.
• Document care and maintain client progress records.

Connaissances

Driving

Companionship

Meal prep

Personal care

Description du poste

Pay: $16-17/hr

Location: DeKalb, Sycamore, Rochelle, Hinckley, Sandwich, Somonauk, Maple Park, Genoa, Hampshire, Kirkland, and surrounding communities.

Job Type: Full-time, Part-time

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate in-home caregiver to provide essential support to local seniors in need of assistance with various daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transferring, light housekeeping, cooking, and especially companionship! This position requires a deep understanding of senior care practices and the ability to develop meaningful relationships with clients.

Essential Requirements:

All applicants must have a valid driver's license, active car insurance, and a reliable vehicle as this job does require driving the clients for errands/appointments.

Monday – Sunday 7am-11pm, shifts vary in length & some days you will have more than one shift if your availability is wide open.

Benefits:

$16 - $17/hr starting pay for all caregivers, direct deposit twice a month plus early access to earned wages via ZayZoon

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Paid Training

Paid Time Off

2 Week Scheduling

Uniform tops included

Quarterly caregiver meetings/gatherings

IL Secure Choice Retirement Plan

BCBS of IL Medical Insurance Plans (FT)

Humana Dental Insurance (FT)

Humana Vision Insurance (FT)

Duties:

• Assist clients with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, meal preparation, and medication management. *You must be comfortable assisting clients of any gender with personal care.
• Provide companionship and emotional support to enhance the well-being of clients.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment for clients, ensuring their comfort and security. This includes day-to-day housekeeping tasks such as sweeping, dusting, mopping, washing the dishes, making the bed, completing laundry, etc.
• Monitor client health and report any changes or concerns to the office.
• Engage clients in social activities to keep them engaged throughout the shift.
• Assist with transportation needs for appointments or social outings as required.
• Document care provided and maintain accurate records of client progress.

Prior to working for our clients, all Home Instead caregivers-we call ours Care Pros-will go through specific paid training designed by Home Instead and will receive an in-house certification in Personal Care tasks. These tasks include demonstrating ability to assist our clients with grooming, bathing, continence care, and mobility. After training, our Care Pros will feel confident going into the client's home and helping to support their emotional, physical and mental well-being

This role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of those you assist while fostering a supportive environment that promotes dignity and respect for every individual.

Locations:

DeKalb, Sycamore, Rochelle, Hinckley, Sandwich, Somonauk, Maple Park, Genoa, Hampshire, Kirkland, and surrounding communities.

All candidates must successfully pass both a federal criminal background check and motor vehicle report.

Additionally, all candidates 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.