Lead In Home Caregiver

Come join our award-winning caregiving team! If you are passionate about improving lives, you belong here. Our caregivers are our most important asset. See why our caregivers chose to come and stay to thrive.

Our Glen Ellyn location services Glen Ellyn, Wheaton, Emhurst and Carol Stream!

Shift: M-F 8am - 6pm, or 7am - 5 pm

What will you do? Our Lead Caregivers are experienced care professionals who can help us with our most critical shifts. Fill-ins, new clients, and training peers that need a little extra support. Your primary activities will still include supporting your clients in activities of daily living such as:

• cooking and/or serving meals
• helping client’s bath, dress, and groom
• assisting with household chores such as cleaning and laundry
• driving clients to the store or appointments
• being a companion and joining with them in their everyday activities and hobbies
• monitoring and reporting on client condition
• and more!

Why 1776 Home Care?

• Consistent Hours & Pay. You will enter your preferred weekly hours each week and we will work to get you the hours and paycheck you expect!
• 24/7 Caregiver Support. You will never work without having someone available to answer the phone should you need something. Our caregivers are never alone – we are a team!
• Weekly Pay. Receive a paycheck every week!
• Generous Referral Program. We have a “Buddy Bonus” referral program that you are eligible for immediately! Refer someone to us and receive $150 when they have worked 30 days! Each referral increases by $25!
• Continuing Education. Access to online training and continuing education courses.
• We value YOU! We proudly recognize our caregivers through weekly emails and monthly newsletters.

Requirements

• Active IL State Health Care Worker Registry
• Three-years experience in home care, AFH, hospital or nursing home setting
• GED or high school diploma
• Reliable transportation with proof of valid state license and auto insurance
• Ability to pass required background checks
• Must be dependable and trustworthy
• 1776 Home Care is a drug free workplace in accordance to federal laws

Physical Requirements

• Role may require frequent standing, walking, sitting, keyboarding, and driving. Occasional twisting, climbing stairs, stooping, bending, kneeling or squatting. Seldom work above shoulders, and operation of equipment.
• Position will require the employee to talk and hear.
• Lifting can range from frequent 10 lbs. or less to seldom lifting of greater than 50 lbs.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Caregiving: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• HCWR (fingerprints and background check) or CNA license in IL state? (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19