Full Time Caregiver

Visiting Angels•Naperville, IL

27d•Onsite

About The Position

Visiting Angels' office in Naperville is seeking one-of-a-kind individuals for job opportunities with their local team. The office provides caregivers for the local area including Aurora, Lombard, Wheaton, Lisle, Downers Grove, Carol Stream, Warrenville, Winfield, and many others. This is a Full Time Caregiver job that will allow you to give back to your community and broaden your skills. The caregiver jobs are for individuals who are truly committed to providing compassionate care to senior adults and those in need. Visiting Angels' Naperville office scours the entire region for people with strong backgrounds in home care or elderly care, a history of community involvement and, most of all, big hearts. A Full Time Caregiver job with Visiting Angels Naperville is much more than just a job, it’s a chance to do some real good for families in Naperville and the surrounding area by becoming a companion to someone in need. This role also offers the opportunity for personal growth, with advanced training available in areas like dementia care or Alzheimer’s care.

Requirements

Passion to serve others - a true caregiver
Excellent knowledge of emergency response and first aid
Knowledge of housekeeping activities and cooking with attention to dietary constraints
Willingness to adhere to health and safety standards
Respectful and compassionate
Good time management skills
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
Strong ethics
Physical endurance
High school diploma or equivalent

Responsibilities

Help clients take prescribed medication
Assist clients with ambulation and mobility around the house or outside (doctor’s appointments, walks, etc.)
Must be willing to assist clients with personal care and hygiene, including but not bathing assistance, brushing hair and teeth, or applying skincare
Help clients with routine exercises
Plan and prepare meals with assistance from the clients (when they are able)
Do the client’s shopping or accompany them when they shop
Perform light housekeeping duties that clients can’t complete on their own
Be a pleasant and supportive companion
Report any unusual incidents
Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency