Do you enjoy helping elderly people, impacting their lives in a positive way? Our starting rate is $17/hr, plus we pay weekly!
**We are currently hiring for several clients in the Western Suburbs. Part time and full time shifts available. We have shifts ranging in 4 hours/day-12 hours/day - make your own schedule! We focus on finding a long-term fit that matches your comfort level and experience. We want this to be a good fit for you too!
Avid Health at Home prides ourselves on taking care of our caregivers. Come see why we've been awarded the Leader in Excellence, Provider of Choice and Employer of Choice for the last 5 years.
Responsibilities
- Medication Reminders
- Assist clients with ambulation and mobility around the house or outside (doctor’s appointments, walks etc.)
- Assist clients with personal care and hygiene
- Help clients with physical therapy 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
Skills
- Experience as a caregiver
- 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
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $17.00 per hour
Expected hours: 4 – 24 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person