Homemaker or Caregiver

KAFF Homecare•Chicago, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

KAFF Homecare Inc. is hiring compassionate, dependable, patient, and dedicated Homemakers/Caregivers to support clients in their homes. The role helps clients maintain dignity, independence, comfort, and quality of life through personal care, homemaker services, companionship, and daily living support tailored to individual needs and authorized care plans. Work is in person at clients’ homes and assigned service areas, with schedules varying according to client needs and case availability. Full-time and part-time opportunities are available.

Requirements

Be compassionate, dependable, punctual, and committed to quality client care.
Understand basic sign language; advanced proficiency is not required. This is particularly important for assignments involving clients who communicate using sign language.
Have a valid driver’s license when required for the assigned position or duties.
Provide two acceptable forms of identification and complete required employment eligibility verification.
Provide vaccination documentation when applicable to the assigned case or agency requirements.
Communicate professionally and follow written and verbal instructions.
Respect client privacy, confidentiality, and personal dignity.
Be able to perform the essential physical duties of the assigned position, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.
Be willing to complete required onboarding, orientation, and caregiver training.
Comply with agency policies, client care plans, and applicable state requirements.

Nice To Haves

Previous caregiving, homemaker, personal care, or home care experience is preferred, though it may not be required for every position.
Additional screening, certifications, or client-specific qualifications may be required depending on the assignment.

Responsibilities

Assist clients with bathing, showering, grooming, oral hygiene, dressing, toileting, incontinence care, and personal cleanliness while respecting dignity and privacy.
Support clients with walking, mobility, positioning, transfers, eating, and drinking according to care plans and approved techniques.
Encourage clients to maintain as much independence as possible and observe and report changes in their condition, behavior, mood, or daily abilities.
Prepare meals and snacks according to client preferences, dietary instructions, and care plans; assist with feeding within assigned responsibilities.
Perform light housekeeping, laundry, bed linen changes, dishwashing, and other authorized household tasks.
Assist with grocery shopping, errands, and essential household tasks when authorized and appropriate.
Help maintain a safe home by keeping walkways clear and identifying potential hazards.
Provide companionship and emotional support through conversation, reading, recreational activities, and appropriate social engagement.
Respect clients’ cultural backgrounds, preferences, routines, privacy, confidentiality, and independence, while maintaining professional boundaries.
Follow individualized care plans, agency policies, safety precautions, and infection-prevention practices, including handwashing and appropriate use of protective equipment.
Promptly report emergencies, injuries, changes in condition, suspected abuse or neglect, and other concerns through appropriate procedures.
Do not perform nursing procedures, administer medications, or undertake duties outside authorization, training, or scope of responsibility.
Communicate professionally with clients, family members, supervisors, and the agency office.
Accurately complete visit records, timesheets, and electronic visit verification (EVV) clock-in and clock-out procedures.
Promptly notify the office about missed visits, scheduling conflicts, late arrivals, or inability to complete assigned duties.
Report concerns about the client’s home environment, care needs, or service arrangements to the appropriate supervisor.
Attend required orientations, training sessions, and staff meetings as directed.