Home Care Aide

Addus HomeCare; Ottawa (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance via SEIU fund

Daily pay option

Paid time off up to 75 hours/year

Paid holidays

Job summary

Addus HomeCare is hiring immediately for Home Care Aides in Ottawa, IL. This entry-level role offers flexible full-time or part-time hours in a supportive, growing home care company.

Starting wage is $18.75 per hour with travel reimbursement. Daily pay is available for select positions, and employees may enroll in health coverage and a retirement plan after eligibility. Paid time off accrues with tenure and 30-hour work weeks.

Qualifications

• Able to pass a criminal background check.
• Must have a H.S. Diploma or G.E.D.
• Reliable transportation to clients' homes.
• Reliable, energetic, self-motivated and well-organized.
• 2 references (1 professional, 1 personal).

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care.
• Provide occasional house cleaning, laundry, and meal preparation assistance.
• Transport clients to appointments and daily errands.

Skills

Flexible schedule

Reliable transportation

Self-motivated

Well-organized

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Addus HomeCare is hiring immediately for Home Care Aides. This rewarding, entry-level position provides consistent, flexible full time/part time hours to accommodate your personal needs, while providing a great career with a growing, innovative industry leader.

Home Care Aides starting wage is $18.75/HR plus travel reimbursement.

Caregiver Benefits

• Competitive pay - $18.75/HR
• DAILY PAY available for select positions!
• Flexible schedule - full time and part time available
• Direct deposit

Caregiver Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care
• Provide occasional house cleaning, laundry, and assist with meal preparation
• Transport clients to appointments and daily errands

Caregiver Qualifications

• Able to pass a criminal background check
• Must have a H.S. Diploma or G.E.D
• Reliable transportation.
• Reliable, energetic, self-motivated and well-organized
• 2 references (1 professional, 1 personal)

Eligible employees and their dependents will be offered health insurance coverage through The SEIU Healthcare Illinois Home Care and Child Care Fund (the "Fund") including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision benefits. Employees are also eligible to enroll in employer sponsored retirement plan after 6 months of service (21 years of age). Accrued paid time off (up to 75 hours per year based on tenure), as well as paid holidays (see holiday schedule) for employees who have worked at least 1 year with company, and work 30 hours per week.

Holiday Schedule

• New Year's Day
• Memorial Day
• July Fourth
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving
• Christmas
• Martin Luther King Day or Floating Holiday

Employee wellbeing is top priority at Addus Homecare, and we're thrilled to announce our recognition as the top healthcare company on Indeed's 2024 Top 100 Work Wellbeing Index. View the full rankings here: https://www.indeed.com/employers/work-wellbeing/work-wellbeing-100-ranking.