Personal Caregiver

Assisting Hands of Orland Park; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Training & development

Job summary

Assisting Hands of Orland Park is seeking a compassionate Caregiver to provide custodial and personal care services in clients' homes. You will follow each client’s Plan of Care, working under the Staffing Coordinator to maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable living environment while supporting independent living.

Responsibilities include light housekeeping, personal care assistance, meal preparation, health monitoring, mobility support, and adherence to infection-control protocols.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• At least one year of experience in home care, long-term care, or similar setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and safe environment by performing light housekeeping, cleaning bathrooms, living areas, bedrooms, and laundry.
• Provide personal care and assistance, including hygiene, grooming, dressing, transferring, and mobility support as per the Plan of Care.
• Provide nutritional support with meal planning, preparation, serving, and dietary adherence.
• Monitor client health by noting changes and reporting to Staff Coordinator; document vital signs and intake/output.
• Assist with mobility aids and prescribed exercises; help family with basic care routines and safety.
• Follow CDC infection-control guidelines and internal policies.

Skills

Home care

Personal care

Light housekeeping

Meal preparation

Infection control

Care plan follow-through

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Training & development

Job Summary:

As a Caregiver with Assisting Hands, you will provide compassionate and reliable custodial and personal care services to clients in their homes, following the guidance of the Staffing Coordinator and in alignment with each client’s personalized Plan of Care. Your role will play a vital part in ensuring clients maintain a clean, comfortable, and safe environment while receiving the support they need to live independently.

Education Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED is required.

Qualifications:

• At least one (1) year of experience in a home care, long-term care, or similar setting is preferred.

Reports To:

• Care Manager

Key Responsibilities:

1. Maintain a Clean & Safe Environment

• Perform light housekeeping duties, including cleaning bathrooms, living areas, and bedrooms.
• Assist with washing dishes, laundry, and other necessary cleaning tasks to maintain a safe and hygienic living space.
• Ensure the home environment is comfortable, organized, and conducive to the client’s well-being.

2. Provide Personal Care & Assistance

• Assist clients with daily personal care activities, including hygiene, grooming, dressing, shaving, and transferring.
• Support clients with mobility, ambulation, and exercise routines as prescribed in the Plan of Care.
• Provide assistance with eating, and other activities of daily living as needed.

3. Nutritional Support

• Help with meal preparation, serving, and feeding to ensure clients receive balanced nutrition.
• Assist clients with meal planning and ensure dietary needs are met according to their health plan.

4. Monitor Client Health & Well-Being

• Observe and report any changes in the client’s physical or emotional condition to the Staffing Coordinator.
• Maintain accurate records of personal care activities, including vital signs, fluid intake/output, and other health metrics as needed.
• Monitor and document any significant behavioral changes in clients.

5. Support Mobility & Physical Activities

• Assist clients with mobility aids (e.g., wheelchairs, walkers, hoyer lifts) to ensure safe movement.
• Encourage and assist with prescribed physical exercises, including range-of-motion routines.
• Help teach and support family members with basic care routines and safety measures.

6. Infection Control & Compliance

• Follow infection control protocols, including proper hand hygiene, in accordance with CDC guidelines.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures outlined in the Caregiver Handbook, the Policy and Procedure Manual, and the Caregiver Training Manual.

Working Hours:

• Hours vary depending on client needs and assignments. Flexible shifts are available 24/7 based on your availability. Note: We cannot guarantee a fixed number of hours.