What are the responsibilities and job description for the In Home Caregiver - Light Housekeeping position at Visiting Angels?
Are you looking for an In Home Caregiver - Light Housekeeping job that will allow you to give back to your community and broaden your skills? Visiting Angels' office in Naperville is the place for you. The office in Naperville provides caregivers for the local area including Aurora, Lombard, Wheaton, Lisle, Downers Grove, Carol Stream, Warrenville, Winfield, and many others. We are seeking one-of-a-kind individuals for job opportunities with our local team. Our caregiver jobs are for individuals who are truly committed to providing compassionate care to senior adults and those in need. We scour the entire region for people with strong backgrounds in home care or elderly care, a history of community involvement and, most of all, big hearts. An In Home Caregiver - Light Housekeeping job with Visiting Angels Naperville is much more than just a job, it's a chance to do some real good for families in Naperville and the surrounding area by becoming a companion to someone in need.
An In Home Caregiver - Light Housekeeping with Visiting Angels Naperville supports the seniors they serve with a wide range of responsibilities from light housekeeping tasks and meal preparation to one-on-one mobility support, assisting with maintaining personal hygiene by bathing, brushing their hair and teeth or applying skincare. An In Home Caregiver - Light Housekeeping job with us is also an opportunity for personal growth. We offer the opportunity for advanced training in areas like dementia care or Alzheimer's care so that caregivers can continue to develop their skills.
Benefits
An In Home Caregiver - Light Housekeeping with Visiting Angels Naperville supports the seniors they serve with a wide range of responsibilities from light housekeeping tasks and meal preparation to one-on-one mobility support, assisting with maintaining personal hygiene by bathing, brushing their hair and teeth or applying skincare. An In Home Caregiver - Light Housekeeping job with us is also an opportunity for personal growth. We offer the opportunity for advanced training in areas like dementia care or Alzheimer's care so that caregivers can continue to develop their skills.
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Holiday Pay
- Direct Deposit
- Weekly Pay
- Continuing Education
- Part Time
- 8 Hour Shifts
- 10 Hour Shifts
- 12 Hour Shifts
- PRN
- Short Shift
- Weekends
- Holidays
- Overnights
- Help clients take prescribed medication
- Assist clients with ambulation and mobility around the house or outside (doctor's appointments, walks, etc.)
- Must be willing to assist clients with personal care and hygiene, including but not limited bathing assistance, brushing hair and teeth, or applying skincare
- Help clients with routine exercises
- 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
- Passion to serve others - a true caregiver
- Excellent knowledge of emergency response and first aid
- 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
