Caregiver

Sevita•Des Plaines, IL

About The Position

The Caregiver provides training, assistance, and supervision to individuals receiving care in residential and community settings. The role supports living skills, therapeutic recreation, and other forms of assistance, including daily activities such as meal preparation, personal hygiene, shopping, cleaning, and medication administration. The Caregiver facilitates working relationships between employers and individuals served, supports community involvement by accompanying individuals on outings or providing transportation to work and other activities, and works closely with clinical staff to support therapeutic and behavioral plans. The position is based in Mt. Prospect, Des Plaines, or Palatine, pays $18–$19 per hour, and primarily involves afternoon shifts, with availability to work overnights and weekends as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Six months to one year of experience in the human services field.
Valid driver's license from the state of residence.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Successful clearance of background checks.
Caring attitude and dedication to assisting others.
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and effective communication skills.
Reliable and responsible attitude with a compassionate approach.
Commitment to quality.

Responsibilities

Provide training, assistance, and supervision to individuals receiving care in living skills, therapeutic recreation, and other areas.
Support individuals in residential and community settings.
Assist with meal preparation, personal hygiene, shopping, cleaning, and medication administration.
Facilitate working relationships between employers and individuals served.
Support community involvement by accompanying individuals on outings or providing transportation to work and other activities.
Work with clinical staff to support therapeutic and behavioral plans.