Caregiver

Job Description

Job Description

Great people deserve a great place to work and we are hiring caregivers!

We are an independently owned and operated franchisee of SH Franchising, LLC dba Senior Helpers®. Senior Helpers® has been the nation's premier franchisor of in-home senior care franchisees since 2005, with locations across the country. As a leading senior care provider, Senior Helpers is the first national in-home care franchisor to be recognized as a Great Place to Work! Senior Helpers was founded in 2005 with a vision to help seniors age with dignity.

All Shifts Available! Days, Evenings, & Overnights! 

Areas we service

• SCHAUMBURG
• HOFFMAN ESTATES
• HANOVER PARK
• STREAMWOOD
• ELGIN
• BARTLETT

Why be a Senior Helpers of Schaumburg Caregiver? We truly care about our staff.

• Great Place to Work® Certified
• Competitive Salary – We offer competitive, market rate hourly pay
• Professional Growth Opportunities —we provide training opportunities to our caregivers to grow their skills as a caregiver and as a professional.
• Work/Life Balance —we understand the need for a healthy balance of your professional and personal life.
• Team Support —we believe that a strong team that gives support is the best way to succeed long term.
• Flexible Schedule —we understand that you may need flexibility to align with your lifestyle and schedule, so we work with our caregivers to fit their schedule to their availability.
• Make a Difference —when you are a Senior Helpers Caregiver, you will be the direct contact for our clients, giving you the opportunity to make their days brighter and help give our clients’ their independence. This not only helps our clients, but their families will appreciate all that you do too!

If you have worked in an assisted living facility, independent living facility, memory care facility, skilled nursing facility, or have a healthcare background or would like to start your career in healthcare, apply today! Hiring immediately!!

As a Caregiver, you will:  

· Experience a personally rewarding work environment - it is more than just a job

· Work one-on-one with your clients in order to build relationships

· Receive specialized training from Senior Helpers and opportunities for professional certifications

· Competitive pay - $17 - $22 per hour depending on experience and certifications

· Enjoy flexible work hours to align with your lifestyle and schedule

Job Duties: 

· Provide caring companionship through conversation, help with hobbies, meal preparation, and more

· Assist with diet monitoring, walking, personal hygiene care, and other activities of daily living.

· Assist with non-medical care needs including normal aging challenges and hospital recovery

· Follow client care plan and provide updates as needed

We Need You to Have the Following Qualifications:  

• 1 year Minimum of caregiving experience
• Willingness to learn new skills to better the lives of our clients
• Proficient communication skills
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks as assigned
• Caring and compassionate
• Enjoy helping others and making a difference
• Individuals interested in personal and professional growth
• Reliable, dependable, and punctual

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Completed fingerprints and registered as a caregiver in the state of IL
• Valid Driver’s License and vehicle/reliable transportation

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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