Home Caregiver
About The Position
Assisting Hands Home Care is seeking compassionate, dependable, and experienced caregivers to support seniors and other individuals with daily routines in Schaumburg and surrounding Northwest Suburbs, including Park Ridge, Palatine, Hoffman Estates, Rolling Meadows, Elk Grove Village, and Des Plaines. The role offers opportunities for caregivers with different skill sets, from companionship to personal care and hands-on assistance. Caregivers are expected to prioritize safety, patience, reliability, dignity, and meaningful connections with clients. Applicants must be able to reliably commute to the service area for scheduled shifts; this is not a Chicago-based position.
Requirements
- Reliable transportation and the ability to consistently commute to Schaumburg and nearby suburbs for scheduled shifts.
- Valid driver's license and current car insurance.
- Experience with personal care, incontinence care, repositioning, and mobility assistance.
- Ability to safely perform the physical duties required for assigned cases, with appropriate equipment and assistance.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to follow care plans and report concerns promptly.
Nice To Haves
- At least 1–2 years of hands-on caregiving experience is preferred, particularly with clients requiring maximum assistance.
Responsibilities
- Provide minimal to maximum hands-on assistance with bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and personal hygiene.
- Support safe mobility, repositioning, and transfers, including using Hoyer lifts or other transfer equipment when applicable.
- Assist with incontinence care and brief changes, and observe skin integrity.
- Prepare meals.
- Provide medication reminders.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment through light housekeeping.
- Offer companionship and emotional support.
- Monitor and report changes in the client's condition, behavior, or overall well-being to the office team.
Benefits
- Referral program
- Mileage reimbursement
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Tuition assistance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Competitive pay of $19–$21 per hour, based on experience, qualifications, and case requirements
- Opportunities for ongoing assignments and long-term client relationships
- Direct deposit
- Sick time off
- Training and professional development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
