About this opportunity
HCAOA lists this Companion Caregiver opportunity in channahon, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Companion Caregivers Wanted
We are looking for caregivers that are interested in learning and growing their skills within the senior care industry. Our Companion Caregivers are not only reliable, dependable and honest, but also compassionate and caring.
Responsibilities
Providing companionship and conversation
Assisting with personal care tasks such as bathing, grooming, dressing, bathroom needs, and feeding
Performing light housekeeping tasks such as laundry and linen changing
Laying out clothes and assisting with dressing
Planning and preparing meals
Providing medication reminders
Providing transportation to and from appointments
Helping family members learn safe care techniques
Qualifications
Ability to treat clients with dignity and respect
Ability to interpret the client's provided plan of care
Valid driver's license and transportation
Ability to be flexible and adapt to new situations
Tolerance to small pets (i.e. dogs and/or cats)
Must be able to be reached via phone or email for shift schedules, client updates and/or emergencies
Able to lift a minimum of 25 lbs
Prior experience with dementia patients and senior care, a plus!
Why Join The Industry?
Health benefits available
Competitive compensation
Flexible scheduling
Training and support for our caregivers
Compensation: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour
Professional caregivers go by many names: homemakers, home care aides, home health aides, certified nursing assistants, personal care assistants, direct care workers. No matter the name, what they all have in common is a calling to care for people in the comfort of their own homes. As our population ages, the demand for caregivers is growing every day! Is this career right for you?
Member businesses are independently owned and operated. Your application will go directly to the member business, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of that business. All inquiries about employment at these businesses should be made directly to the business location, and not to Home Care Association of America.
Worksite address
channahon, IL, 60410, US
Who can apply
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