Caregiver - Part-time

Weekday Coverage Needed For Clients In Lake County

At Comfort Keepers, we provide uplifting in-home care for seniors and other adults who require a helping hand, a supportive companion, and day-to-day assistance in their homes. As a Part-time Caregiver, you will have the opportunity to deliver one-on-one care that enhances quality of life and brings home and joy to clients and their families.

Caregiver Job Benefits:

• Competitive pay
• Flexible schedule to fit your lifestyle
• Ongoing paid training
• Dental and Vision benefits
• PTO
• Supportive and Rewarding Work Environment
• Growing company with opportunities for professional development

Responsibilities:

• Provide basic care and caregiving activities
• Provide personal care including bathing, dressing, mobility, incontinence care, feeding and other services
• Remain in constant communication with management and update them on the progress of the patients
• Identify behavioral and mental health concerns and determine the right course of action
• Collaborate with other colleagues
• Adhere with IDPH standards and safety regulations as established by Comfort Keepers management

Skills:

• Methodical and creative
• Patience, flexibility and love for the healthcare field
• Strong communication and time management skills
• Companionship and Personal Care experience
• A genuine desire to help others
• Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation
• Willingness to travel at least 30 minutes
• Ability to pass state mandated background checks and drug screening

Job Type: Part-time

Becoming a Caregiver Professional caregivers go by many names: homemakers, home care aides, home health aides, certified nursing assistants, personal care assistants, direct care workers. No matter the name, what they all have in common is a calling to care for people in the comfort of their own homes. As our population ages, the demand for caregivers is growing every day! Is this career right for you?