Caregiver/Home Aide - Bolingbrook
About The Position
The Caregiver/Home Aide provides compassionate, personalized care to clients in their homes, supporting their comfort, safety, well-being, independence, and quality of life. The role involves assisting with daily living activities, personal hygiene, meal preparation, medication reminders, and light housekeeping. The Caregiver also offers companionship and emotional support, monitors clients’ health and reports changes to supervisors or healthcare professionals, and responds promptly to emergencies. Care must be delivered reliably and empathetically, tailored to each client’s needs, while respecting client dignity and confidentiality. PurposeCare provides home care and home health services in the Midwest, coordinating home-based care for more than 3,000 clients each month. The company describes its mission as helping vulnerable people live full lives in their communities. This position serves clients in their homes within the Aurora Homecare service area. Starting pay is $19 per hour, with the opportunity to earn up to $23 per hour. Paid orientation and training, including required certifications, are offered. Full-time and part-time opportunities are available, with flexible scheduling and day, night, and live-in opportunities.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- CPR and First Aid certification.
- Proven experience or training in personal care or home health assistance.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, including answering phones professionally.
- Ability to pass a background check and competency skills check.
- Reliable transportation to travel to client homes within the Aurora Homecare service area.
- Ability to follow written care instructions and document services.
- Compassion, patience, and professionalism when working with vulnerable populations.
- Ability to work independently in home settings.
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
Responsibilities
- Assist clients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
- Prepare and serve nutritious meals according to dietary guidelines and assist with feeding when necessary.
- Provide medication reminders, monitor for adverse reactions or changes in condition, and report concerns to supervisors or healthcare providers.
- Perform light housekeeping, including cleaning, laundry, and organizing, to maintain a safe and clean living environment.
- Answer phones and communicate with clients and family members, providing updates to the office.
- Respond to emergencies by administering basic first aid or CPR as needed and contacting emergency services.
- Provide companionship and emotional support to help reduce isolation and promote mental well-being.
- Follow written care instructions and document services.
Benefits
- Starting pay of $19.00 per hour, with opportunity to earn up to $23.00 per hour.
- Paid orientation and training, including required certifications.
- Mileage reimbursement and travel pay between clients.
- Employee referral program.
- Flexible scheduling options.
- 401(k).
- 401(k) matching.
- Health insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Paid time off.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- Mentor and on-call programs.
- Opportunity to apply for positions at other PurposeCare locations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
