Caregiver/CNA
About The Position
Assisting Hands Home Care is seeking experienced caregivers or CNAs to provide one-on-one care to clients in Schaumburg and the surrounding Northwest Suburbs. The role focuses on clients who need maximum assistance with activities of daily living, mobility, transfers, and other complex daily care needs. Caregivers are expected to provide safe, patient, dignified, and compassionate support while helping preserve clients’ independence. Responsibilities vary according to each client’s care plan and may include personal care, mobility and transfer assistance, meal support, medication reminders, light housekeeping, companionship, and reporting changes in clients’ condition. The position offers $19–$21 per hour based on experience, qualifications, and case requirements, along with ongoing assignment opportunities, direct deposit, sick time off, office support, and training and professional development.
Requirements
- At least 1–2 years of hands-on caregiving experience is preferred, particularly with clients requiring maximum assistance.
- Reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and current car insurance.
- Experience with personal care, incontinence care, repositioning, and mobility assistance.
- Ability to safely perform the physical duties required for assigned cases, with appropriate equipment and assistance.
- Strong communication skills and ability to follow care plans and report concerns promptly.
- Ability to consistently commute to Schaumburg and nearby Northwest Suburbs for scheduled shifts.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with clients requiring maximum assistance.
- Experience with Hoyer lifts or other transfer equipment when applicable.
Responsibilities
- Assist with bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and personal hygiene.
- Support safe mobility, repositioning, and transfers, including use of Hoyer lifts or other transfer equipment when applicable.
- Provide incontinence care and brief changes, and observe skin integrity.
- Assist with meal preparation, feeding, and hydration as needed.
- Provide medication reminders.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment through light housekeeping.
- Offer companionship and emotional support while preserving each client’s dignity and independence.
- Monitor and report changes in the client’s condition, behavior, or overall well-being to the office team.
- Follow client care plans and report concerns promptly.
Benefits
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Tuition assistance
- Competitive salary
- Flexible schedule
- Direct deposit
- Sick time off
- Training and professional development
- Opportunities for ongoing assignments and long-term client relationships
- Supportive office team
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
