Be the Heart of Home Care in Glen Ellyn, IL – Caregiver Role
About The Position
Always Best Care Chicagoland is hiring compassionate caregivers to provide non-medical home care to seniors in Glen Ellyn, Illinois. The role supports clients in remaining safe and independent in their homes. Caregivers follow each client’s care plan, provide assistance with daily activities and mobility, and report unusual incidents to the Care Coordinator. The agency serves DuPage, Will, and Cook Counties and describes its team as caring, customer-centric, and committed to treating caregivers with respect. The position is available full-time or part-time, with full-time, part-time, and live-in shift availability. Work is in person. The employer provides paid training and lists hourly pay from $19 to $20, weekly pay by direct deposit, flexible hours, a referral bonus, mileage and travel time between clients, paid time off, health insurance availability, and access to the Illinois Secure Choice Savings Account.
Requirements
- At least one year of caregiving or home care experience.
- Willingness to adhere to health and safety standards.
- Knowledge of housekeeping activities and cooking, with attention to dietary constraints.
- Respectful and compassionate manner, with good bedside manner.
- Strong communication, time-management, and interpersonal skills.
- Valid driver's license.
- Physical endurance to complete required tasks.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Must be able to work in the United States.
- Must be very reliable.
Responsibilities
- Provide medication reminders.
- Assist clients with ambulation and mobility at home and outside the home, including accompanying them to appointments or walks.
- Assist clients with personal care and hygiene.
- Help clients complete physical therapy and other recommended exercises.
- Shop for clients or accompany them while shopping, as needed.
- Perform light housekeeping tasks clients cannot complete themselves, including meal preparation.
- Report unusual incidents to the Care Coordinator.
- Respond quickly and responsibly in emergencies.
- Follow the client’s care plan.
Benefits
- Paid training.
- Weekly pay by direct deposit.
- Flexible working hours and schedule.
- Referral bonus.
- Mileage and travel time between clients.
- Paid time off.
- Health insurance available.
- Illinois Secure Choice Savings Account.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
