Caregiver
About The Position
Senior Helpers of Arlington Heights is hiring caregivers to support seniors in their private homes throughout its northwest suburban service area, including Arlington Heights, Rolling Meadows, Barrington, Lake Zurich, Palatine, Inverness, Lincolnshire, and Buffalo Grove. Assignment locations vary according to client needs, and placement in a particular ZIP code is not guaranteed. Caregivers help clients manage daily life at home. Duties may include personal care and assistance with daily living activities, companionship, meal preparation, light housekeeping, and medication reminders. Caregivers follow each client's individualized care plan, support safety and comfort, document services provided, and communicate professionally with clients, families, and the office team. Previous caregiver experience is preferred but not required. Training is provided to qualified candidates. Part-time and full-time opportunities may be available; scheduled hours depend on client demand, caregiver availability, and suitable client assignments.
Requirements
- Be at least 18 years old and authorized to work in the United States.
- Demonstrate compassion, patience, respect, and dependability.
- Communicate clearly and professionally and maintain client confidentiality.
- Be comfortable assisting with personal care and daily living activities.
- Be able to follow instructions and established care procedures.
- Have reliable transportation to client assignments within the service area.
- Successfully complete required background checks and employment screenings.
Nice To Haves
- Previous caregiver experience is preferred but not required.
- Caregivers, CNAs, HHAs, PCAs, DSPs, nursing students, retirees, career changers, and others with a passion for helping seniors are welcome.
Responsibilities
- Provide personal care and assistance with daily living activities.
- Offer companionship to clients.
- Prepare meals and perform light housekeeping as assigned.
- Provide medication reminders.
- Follow each client's individualized care plan and established care procedures.
- Support client safety and comfort at home.
- Document the services provided.
- Communicate professionally with clients, their families, and the office team.
Benefits
- Pay of $18.00–$19.50 per hour.
- Flexible scheduling and a variety of shifts based on availability and client needs.
- Comprehensive health benefits for eligible employees.
- Specialized caregiver training and opportunities for additional certifications.
- Supportive, friendly work environment with employee recognition programs.
- Personal protective equipment provided.
- Opportunities to work in the community.
- LifeMart employee discounts on travel, entertainment, electronics, health and wellness, home and auto, family care, and more.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
