Caregiver

Caregiver- IMMEDIATE NEEDGriswold Home Care in Lake County is calling all compassionate individuals to apply to join our amazing team as a full-time Caregiver!Compensation: $22-25 per hourArea: North Shore - SuburbsDays: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. 4 hours per day. Flexible with time of day.Needs: Companionship and light housekeepingWhy You Should Join Our TeamWe are an established company in the caregiving industry that appreciates our staff. We pay our Caregivers a competitive wage of $20-23 per hour. If we have your attention, please continue reading!About Griswold Home CareGriswold Home Care was founded by the late Jean Griswold in 1982, making us the oldest non-medical home care franchise organization in the country. As a pioneer in our industry, we support families by referring professional caregivers for personal care, homemaking, and companionship services. Our company was built on the timeless values of compassion and care—and these ideals are always at the heart of all that we do. We are proud that the services we provide help our clients remain in the homes they love.Our desire to give back led us to establish the Jean Griswold Scholarship Foundation which assists individuals seeking to further their education in a care-related field. We hire hard-working, dedicated individuals who uphold our values and ensure our clients receive the top-quality care they need. To show our appreciation for all they do, we offer our employees above-average pay to help them build rewarding careers.Are You A Good Fit?Ask yourself: Do I enjoy working with senior citizens? Can I provide compassionate elderly care with a positive attitude? Am I punctual and dependable? If so, please consider applying for this companionship and caregiving position today!Your Life As A CaregiverThis companionship and caregiving position offers flexible hours and opportunities to assist seniors on both day and night shifts. Clients may receive as little as 4 hours of care, while others require 24-hour care.As a Caregiver, you have the rewarding job of helping seniors live as fully and independently as possible while remaining in the places they love. You competently provide non-medical elderly care and home companionship, helping with various responsibilities such as laundry, grocery shopping, and meal preparation. With the client’s dignity always at the forefront of your mind, you help them maintain proper personal hygiene. You are gentle and professional as you aid them with daily tasks such as bathing and feeding. At times, you provide companionship to clients who have dementia or cognitive impairments. Your kind and patient demeanor serves you well as you ensure they receive the highest quality of elderly care.You carefully complete documentation for each shift, submitting timely updates. Committed to providing consistent elderly care, you communicate routinely with the office about the condition and needs of your clients. You feel good about helping seniors enjoy their golden years, and you are glad you chose a career in the caregiving industry.What We Need From YouReliable transportationA high school diploma or equivalent is preferred. 2+ years of home care experience would be a plus; caring for a loved one counts! If you can meet these requirements and perform this companionship and caregiving job as described above, we would be happy to have you as part of our team!Griswold Home Care 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.