At Home Caregiver (Jacksonville, IL)

Visiting Angels • Jacksonville, IL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Visiting Angels Springfield is seeking compassionate At Home Caregivers to support senior adults and others who need assistance in Central Illinois. The role provides an opportunity to help clients with daily living responsibilities, offer companionship, and support families in the community. The office serves Sangamon, Menard, Morgan, Logan, and other counties.

Caregivers assist clients with medication, mobility, personal care, meal preparation, shopping, light housekeeping, routine exercises, and transportation. Caregivers are introduced to clients before providing care and can access ongoing training, including advanced training in dementia and Alzheimer’s care. The position offers varied shifts and flexible scheduling, with schedules ranging from one to twelve hours. Pay is $16–$20 per hour, with differential pay for nights and weekends and weekly pay. A $400 sign-on bonus is available to qualified employees who meet all bonus qualifications.

Requirements

• Passion for serving others and providing care.
• Excellent knowledge of emergency response and first aid.
• Knowledge of housekeeping activities and cooking, with attention to dietary constraints.
• Willingness to adhere to health and safety standards.
• Respectful and compassionate approach.
• Good time management skills.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong ethics.
• Physical endurance.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Own a vehicle with current insurance.
• Social Security Card.
• Must meet all qualifications to receive the bonus.

Responsibilities

• Help clients take prescribed medication.
• Assist clients with ambulation and mobility at home and outside, including walks and doctor’s appointments.
• Assist clients with personal care and hygiene.
• Help clients with routine exercises.
• Plan and prepare meals with clients’ assistance when they are able.
• Shop for clients or accompany them while shopping.
• Perform light housekeeping duties clients cannot complete on their own.
• Provide pleasant and supportive companionship.
• Report unusual incidents.
• Respond quickly and responsibly in emergencies.
• Provide transportation and assistance with daily living responsibilities.

Benefits

• $400 sign-on bonus available for qualified employees.
• Differential pay for nights and weekends.
• Weekly pay.
• Flexible hours and varied shifts.
• Travel time with mileage reimbursement.
• Caregiver Assistance Program for employees maintaining 35–40 hours a week.
• Caregiver mentor program and ongoing training.
• Client referral bonus.
• Caregiver referral bonus.
• Paid orientation.
• Paid time off.
• Free telehealth program for employees and their families enrolled in full-time benefits.
• Dental insurance.
• Health insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Employee appreciation program.
• Client and caregiver introductions before care begins.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED