Personal care aide/Caregiver/ Home Health aide

Advantage Home Care; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in home care is seeking compassionate individuals to join their team as In Home Caregivers in Peoria, IL. This role involves providing essential personal health care and companionship to clients in their homes. Caregivers will assist with daily living tasks such as dressing, grooming, and light housekeeping, ensuring clients receive the support they need in a comfortable environment. With flexible scheduling options and a focus on one-on-one care, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of others. If you are dedicated, reliable, and passionate about helping those in need, this could be the perfect job for you.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Weekly Paychecks

Training

Stable Employment

Referral Bonuses

Flexible Schedule

Qualifications

• Must have 1 year of experience as a homemaker.
• Active member on the Health Care Worker Registry required.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal health care and daily living activities.
• Provide companionship and support to clients in their homes.

Skills

Communication Skills

Physical Assistance

Time Management

Companionship

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Area's hiring for In Home Caregivers: Peoria IL

Benefits:

• Competitive Pay
• Weekly paychecks
• Training
• Stable Employment
• One-on-one care positions
• Referral Bonuses available
• Flexible Schedule, full & part time available
• Functional Requirements

Duties for a potential In-Home Personal Care Aide:

• Personal Health Care
• Light Housekeeping
• Simple Meal Preparation
• Assistance with Bathing & Grooming
• Laundry Services
• Transportation
• Companionship

Requirements

A caregiver must physically be able to assist the client with the following: dressing, feeding, hair care, mouth care, shaving (electric or safety razor only), nail care (excluding nail trimming), positioning, toileting, and transfers.

• Able to push and pull a client at a minimum of 100 pounds.
• Able to lift a client at a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Ability to move in tight spaces, between objects and furniture.
• Able to perform duties which require standing, walking, squatting, climbing stairs, bending, kneeling, twisting, sitting, reaching at, below, and over shoulder limits.
• Able to continuously perform physical functions from up to an hour without rest.

Other Requirements to be a Caregiver

• Must be an active member on the Health Care Worker Registry
• 2 references required.
• 1 year experience as a homemaker and a combination of skills and experience that indicate the ability to perform supervisory activities
• High school diploma/GED
• Passes all required background checks upon hire and throughout employment.
• Completes IDOA CCP training for Homemaker Supervisor
• Must have vehicle insurance
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must be a flexible employee who is willing to work in many different client homes on a routine basis
• Must have superb communication skills to be able to speak to the branch office weekly regarding schedule.