Caregiver
About The Position
Senior Helpers of Arlington Heights is hiring compassionate, dependable caregivers for non-medical care in clients’ private homes throughout its northwest suburban service area. Assignments may be in Arlington Heights, Rolling Meadows, Barrington, Lake Zurich, Palatine, Inverness, Lincolnshire, or Buffalo Grove; locations vary with client needs, and placement in a particular ZIP code is not guaranteed. Caregivers provide companionship, assist with personal care and daily living activities as assigned, prepare meals, help with light housekeeping, and provide medication reminders. They support clients’ safety and comfort, follow individualized care plans, document completed services, and communicate with families and office staff. The role pays $18.00–$19.50 per hour. Part-time and full-time opportunities may be available, with flexible scheduling and a variety of shifts based on availability and client needs. Scheduled hours depend on client demand, caregiver availability, and suitable client assignments. Training is provided to qualified candidates. Eligible employees may receive comprehensive benefits, specialized caregiver training, opportunities for additional certifications, employee recognition, personal protective equipment, and LifeMart employee discounts. Benefit eligibility requirements and waiting periods may apply. Senior Helpers, founded in 2002, is a nationally recognized provider of in-home senior care. Senior Helpers of Arlington Heights provides non-medical companion care, personal care assistance, respite care, and help with activities of daily living. Its workplace values respect, open communication, recognition, and high-quality care. The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment based on protected characteristics under applicable law.
Requirements
- At least 18 years old.
- Authorized to work in the United States.
- Compassion, patience, respect, and dependability.
- Clear, professional communication and commitment to client confidentiality.
- Comfort assisting with personal care and daily living activities.
- Ability to follow instructions and established care procedures.
- Reliable transportation to client assignments within the service area.
- Successful completion of required background checks and employment screenings.
Nice To Haves
- Previous caregiver experience is preferred but not required.
- Caregiver training is provided to qualified candidates.
- The employer welcomes caregivers, CNAs, HHAs, PCAs, DSPs, nursing students, retirees, career changers, and others interested in helping seniors.
Responsibilities
- Offer companionship to clients.
- Assist with personal care and daily living activities as assigned.
- Prepare meals.
- Help with light housekeeping.
- Provide medication reminders.
- Support client safety and comfort.
- Follow individualized care plans.
- Document completed services.
- Communicate with clients’ families and office staff.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits for eligible employees, subject to eligibility requirements and applicable waiting periods.
- Specialized caregiver training and opportunities for additional certifications.
- Supportive, friendly work environment with employee recognition programs.
- Personal protective equipment provided.
- LifeMart employee discounts on travel, entertainment, electronics, health and wellness, home and auto, family care, and more.
- Flexible scheduling and a variety of shifts based on availability and client needs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
