What are the responsibilities and job description for the Caregiver position at Essence Senior Care?
We are currently looking for a caregiver with Monday, Wednesday, Friday availability from 9am-12pm, to provide care for a client in South Elgin.
We are looking for a competent Caregiver to care for our clients in a professional and compassionate manner. The ideal candidate will be patient and friendly with excellent communication skills. You should be able to follow instructions and perform a variety of tasks to help clients. We provide services to clients in Kane, Lake, and McHenry Counties.
Responsibilities
- Assist clients with personal care and hygiene
- 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
- Proven experience as a caregiver
- Excellent knowledge of emergency response and first aid (CPR)
- 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 Type: Part-time
Pay: $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid training
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Morning shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18