Full Time Caregiver

FirstLight Home Care; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home care provider is seeking a compassionate Full Time Caregiver to assist clients with personal care and daily living activities. This role offers a supportive environment, comprehensive training, and flexible scheduling. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, personal care certification, and a valid driver’s license.

Benefits

Comprehensive paid training

Flexible schedule

401(k) matching

Rewards and recognition programs

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license with insurance.
• Related experience or training required.

Responsibilities

• Providing non-medical care following established service plans.
• Assisting with personal hygiene and daily living activities.
• Documenting services and reporting changes in client condition.

Skills

Effective communication

Compassion

Dependability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Personal care certification

Job description

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• Fun, supportive, and safe working environment
• Rewards and recognition programs
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching

Benefits:

• Exceptional support team
• Fun, supportive, and safe working environment
• Rewards and recognition programs
• Comprehensive paid training
• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching

Full-time Caregiver position requiring weekend availability, a car with insurance, flexible scheduling, biweekly pay, optional daily pay via Tap Check, and telemedicine options for employees.

Are you compassionate, dedicated, and dependable? Do you love to go above and beyond to help others?

At FirstLight Home Care, we’re dedicated to hiring trustworthy individuals committed to making a difference. Caregiving is more than just a job—it’s a calling.

We believe in taking good care of our caregivers because they are the heart of our company. They help us fulfill our mission by providing first-class personal service, enabling clients to enjoy warmth, independence, and comfort at home.

Job Summary:

The caregiver is responsible for personal care and assisting with activities of daily living in clients’ homes. All employees must align with FirstLight’s philosophy and mission, aiming to help individuals maximize independence and reach their potential.

Caregiver responsibilities include:

• Providing non-medical care following established service plans
• Assisting with personal hygiene, toileting, bathing, oral care, hair, and skincare
• Helping clients in and out of bed, with walking aids if trained
• Meal planning, preparation, and feeding
• Medication reminders
• Encouraging prescribed exercises
• Staying with clients during shifts, reporting incidents and emergencies
• Using time management systems for clocking in/out
• Documenting services and reporting changes in client condition
• Adhering to HIPAA regulations
• Providing companionship and homemaker services
• Participating in quality assurance reviews
• Staying current with technology and software
• Supporting company policies and procedures

Ideal candidate: Must meet minimum qualifications including a high school diploma or GED, related experience or training, personal care certification, valid driver’s license with insurance, and effective communication skills.

This franchise is independently owned. Applications go directly to the franchisee, who makes hiring decisions. Inquiries should be directed to the local franchisee, not FirstLight Support Center.