What are the responsibilities and job description for the Caregiver position at Interim Healthcare of Downstate Illinois?
Personal Care Aide (PCA)/Caregiver
in Peoria and Tazewell County
Design your career around your life! The beauty of being a Caregiver/ PCA for Interim HealthCare® is the flexibility and work-life balance it offers. Whether you’re caring for your family, pursuing an education or looking to supplement your income, this caregiving role puts you in control.
Interim HealthCare is the nation’s first home care company and a source of rewarding careers to Caregivers/ PCAs who share our passion for client-centered care. If you’re seeking a Caregiver/PCA opportunity that fits your schedule and makes work exciting, you are made for this!
Our Personal Care Aides/Caregivers enjoy some excellent benefits:
- Pay Range: $16-$18/hr (2 clients households, pay up to $21/hr)
- 1:1 Aide-to-client ratios
- Set your own schedule and enjoy work-life balance
- Build your skills with online training and earn CEUs
- Pursue your education with tuition discounts through Rasmussen University
- Paid time off
As a Personal Care Aide/Caregiver, here’s a big-picture view of what you’ll do:
- Provide the personal care and support seniors need to live safely at home
- Assist with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, light housekeeping, meal preparation, shopping, transportation and companionship
- Help with ambulation, transferring and range of motion exercises
- Provide medication reminders, document their condition and notify a supervisor of any concerns
- Ensure a safe home environment with unobstructed pathways
- Participate in activities that bring clients joy such as puzzles, games, reading and hobbies
A few must-haves for Personal Care Aides/Caregivers:
- High school diploma (or equivalent)
- Six (6) months of experience in caregiving, preferred
- Valid IL driver’s license, auto insurance and transportation
- Compassionate and helping nature, good communicator and ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Why Work for Interim HealthCare?
Founded in 1966, Interim HealthCare is the nation’s first home care company and a leading employer of Personal Care Aides/Caregivers. Operating through 300 offices, our commitment to you is expressed through a family-oriented culture that values and appreciates PCAs, and a passion to put patients first. Join a nationwide network of caregivers who are making a significant difference in the lives of others through the personalized, home-based care they provide.
Interim HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
Salary : $16 - $18
