Home Caregiver

Safe Life Home Health Care; Melrose Park (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Healthcare benefits

Room and board provided

Ongoing training

Job summary

Safe Life Home Healthcare in Melrose Park, IL is seeking compassionate In Home Caregivers to provide attentive, in-home support to clients in DuPage County. This full-time, hourly position requires patience, caring demeanor, and the ability to assist with daily activities to improve quality of life and independence.

Responsibilities include personal care, bathing, dressing, meal prep, medication reminders, light housekeeping, errand running, transportation, and reporting changes to the

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CNA certification preferred.
• Experience in caregiving, especially with elderly clients, is preferred.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care, hygiene, and companionship.
• Support daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, meal prep, and medication reminders.
• Perform light housekeeping, run errands, and provide transportation as needed.
• Monitor and report changes in the client’s condition to the healthcare team.
• Maintain a safe, positive, and supportive home environment.

Skills

CNA certification

Compassionate

Independent work

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CNA certification preferred

Job description

Safe Life Home Healthcare, a CHAP-certified company established in 2010, is dedicated to serving elders in our community with the goal of preventing rehospitalizations. With a 4-star patient satisfaction rating, we’re looking for compassionate caregivers to join our mission-driven team.

Job Title

In Home Caregiver - Hourly

Location

Melrose Park, IL

Type

Full Time, Live in, (Hourly Positions)

Position Overview

We seek a dedicated Caregiver to provide attentive, in-home support to clients in DuPage County, IL. This role requires someone who is patient, caring, and able to assist with daily activities to enhance the client’s quality of life and independence.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care, hygiene, and companionship.
• Support daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, meal prep, and medication reminders.
• Perform light housekeeping, run errands, and provide transportation as needed.
• Monitor and report changes in the client’s condition to the healthcare team.
• Maintain a safe, positive, and supportive home environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CNA certification preferred.
• Experience in caregiving, especially with elderly clients, is preferred.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work independently.
• Reliable and compassionate.
• Dedicated to client well-being.

Advantages

• Competitive pay.
• Room and board provided.
• Healthcare benefits, ongoing training and support.
• Rewarding work environment.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Pay

$17-19 per hour

Schedule

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Shift Availability

• Overnight Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Day Shift (Preferred)