What are the responsibilities and job description for the Caregiver/Companion position at Seniors Helping Seniors Chicago NW?
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Looking for a meaningful way to spend your retirement and combine your passion with your priorities? Consider becoming a Companion Sitter and make a difference in the lives of seniors in your community.
As a Companion Sitter, you'll find each day brings new experiences. Our caregivers have the opportunity to work in various local facilities, where they provide quality healthcare to seniors while adhering to all applicable laws, regulations, and policies. Join us and discover a sense of connection and belonging while making a positive impact on the lives of others.
Caregiver Qualifications:We are looking for a caring home services worker to support physically or mentally challenged customers in their everyday lives. The fulfillment and satisfaction that comes with helping others surpasses the challenges of this job. If you’re a compassionate, positive person who isn’t afraid to work independently, then this is a job for you. We are looking for caregivers that are polite and good communicators. Experience in caring for older adults will make you a strong candidate.
List of Possible Responsibilities
- Ensure clients receive their medication on time
- Support clients who need assistance moving on their own
- Help clients dress, bathe, eat etc.
- Assist clients with physical therapy exercises
- Cook meals according to the client’s restrictions
- Help clients with their shopping
- Do necessary housekeeping to maintain a clean environment
- Provide emotional support
- Inform physicians or supervisors about uncommon events
- Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency
Qualifications
- Proven experience as home care services worker
- Committed to health & safety
- Able to do housework and cooking
- Well-organized and reliable
- Excellent communication and people skills
- Positive and compassionate attitude
- Strong ethics
- Physical stamina
- TB Test (REQUIRED)
- High school diploma or equivalent
- A valid driver’s license or valid Identification card (REQUIRED)
- Successfully complete a Health Care Worker Registry Background Check
Physical Requirements:
Some periods of sitting.
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Hoffman Estates, IL (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Hoffman Estates, IL: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17
