HOMECARE ASSISTANT

Experience Champaign Urbana; Illinois; On-site; USD 25,830 - 26,518; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Life insurance

Mileage reimbursement

Paid time off

Paid training

Safety equipment provided

Job summary

Experience Champaign Urbana is seeking a HomeCare Assistant to provide non-medical supportive care to older adults in their homes. Responsibilities include assisting with daily tasks such as meal prep and transportation to appointments.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED and should enjoy working with seniors. The position offers flexible scheduling and an hourly rate of $18.75, increased to $19.25 for those with a CNA.

Benefits include paid holidays, PTO accrual, and paid training.

Qualifications

• Ideal candidate must be available by phone and successfully complete the HomeCare Assistant training program.
• Must pass a successful background check as required by Illinois Department of Public Health licensure.

Responsibilities

• Help clients with everyday tasks such as groceries, meal prep, and cleaning.
• Drive clients to appointments and assist with personal care.
• Monitor and report changes in clients’ status.
• Provide companionship and maintain a safe living environment.

Skills

Interest in working with older adults

Organized and efficient with minimal supervision

Cordial, friendly, professional demeanor

Flexible and adaptable

Ability to read, write, and perform record-keeping

Education

High school diploma or GED

One year of directly related experience

Tools

Reliable vehicle

Standard safety features

Job description

Join Our Team: HomeCare Assistant, Senior Resource Center at Family Service

Effective Date: Immediately

As we help older adults stay independent, HomeCare Assistants provide non‑medical supportive care in clients’ homes.

Responsibilities

• Help with groceries, meal prep, laundry, and cleaning to maintain a clean, comfortable home.
• Drive clients to appointments or stores, including loading/unloading groceries; requires a reliable vehicle and a valid driver’s license.
• Assist with bathing, grooming, dressing, transferring, supervision, and medication reminders according to the care plan.
• Provide positive, uplifting companionship to clients.
• Record tasks completed for each client daily.
• Monitor and report changes in clients’ function, mental health, or cognitive status to supervisors.
• Report any unsafe or unhealthy elements of the living environment.
• Participate in staff meetings and trainings; apply policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Ideal candidate characteristics and requirements:

• Interest in working with older adults.
• High school diploma, GED, or one year of directly related experience (CNAs especially fit).
• Reliable vehicle with standard safety features, valid driver’s license, and appropriate insurance.
• Availability to work at least 10 hours per week during business hours.
• Cordial, friendly, professional, and kind to clients.
• Flexible and able to adapt to changing circumstances.
• Organized and efficient with minimal supervision.
• Respectful of diverse lifestyles, cultures, temperaments, and needs.
• Ability to read, write, and perform record‑keeping; spelling not critical.
• Available by phone and can complete the HomeCare Assistant training program successfully.
• Successful background check; employment conditional pending compliance with Illinois Department of Public Health licensure regulations and Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Legal Conditions

Employment will be conditional pending compliance with Illinois Department of Public Health licensure regulations. Applicants shall not have a disqualifying background check under the requirements of the Health Care Worker Background Check Act without a waiver.

Package

Hourly rate of $18.75; $19.25 for those with a CNA.

12 paid holidays per year.

PTO starts accruing at time of hire (maximum accrual bank of 200 hours) and can be taken after 90 days.

Life insurance.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Life insuranceMileage reimbursement
• Paid orientation
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Safety equipment provided

Job Types & Work Location

Full-time, Part-time. Work Location: In person.

Equal Opportunity Employer.