Caregiver

Company: Home Instead
Location: Oak Park
Posted on: November 14, 2020

Job Description:

Job Description Home Instead Senior Care is looking for caring and compassionate CAREGivers to become a part of our team and join our mission of enhancing the lives of aging adults throughout our community. Home Instead Senior Care provides a variety of non-medical services that allow seniors to remain in their home and meet the challenges of aging with dignity, care and compassion. We are looking for Come-&-Go and Live-in Caregivers to work a variety of shifts. Come & Go Caregiver: $14.00 per hour Live-in Caregiver (per work week/Sunday - Saturday) 3 days or less $182.00 per day, 4 days $203.00 per day, 5 days $217.00 per day Duties include, but are not limited to: * Companionship and conversation * Light housekeeping tasks and meal preparation * Medication and appointment reminders * Running errands * Assistance with grooming and bathing/shower * Assistance with toileting and incontinence issues * Alzheimer's or Dementia Care **Home Instead Senior Care is licensed by the state of Illinois, which requires ALL Employees to be fingerprinted through the Illinois State Police and attend 8 hours of annual training to active working Caregivers. All training provided by Home Instead Senior Care.** Requirements to be a CAREGiver: * At least 21 years of age and have a driver's license and reliable vehicle * At least 6 months experience working in a Nursing Home or Healthcare Agency environment for adults * Ability to speak and hear English clearly in person and on the telephone * Ability to read and write English * Ability to lift 25 lbs: bending, twisting, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling and carrying * Ability to treat and care for seniors and their property with dignity and respect * Ability to communicate with clients in a friendly and congenial manner * Complete a criminal background check and drug screen * Complete DMV check (if applicable) Find out more about this fulfilling career opportunity at homeinstead.com. Each Home Instead franchise is independently owned and operated.

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