Experienced Caregiver - In Home Care in Oak Forest

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ARIS at Home is seeking a compassionate, experienced, and dependable caregiver to provide consistent one-on-one care for an individual living with a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Polish speaking caregiver preferred, but not required.

We are looking for someone who brings not only strong caregiving skills, but also patience, emotional maturity, adaptability, and excellent communication skills. This position is best suited for a caregiver who feels confident working in a private home where family members are actively involved in their loved one's care. The ideal candidate understands the importance of respecting established household routines, communicating professionally, and remaining calm and compassionate when navigating different personalities, expectations, and communication styles.

Available hours: 28/week

• Mondays and Wednesdays: 5:00 PM 10:00 PM
• Saturdays and Sundays: 3:00 PM 10:00 PM

Responsibilities:

• Providing attentive, individualized care for a client living with a traumatic brain injury (TBI)
• Assisting with personal care, including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and feeding
• Assisting with safe transfers using a gait belt
• Providing companionship, conversation, and emotional support
• Following established care routines and respecting the preferences of the client and household
• Preparing meals and assisting with daily activities
• Performing light housekeeping, including laundry and linen changes
• Providing medication reminders
• Maintaining clear, respectful communication with the client, family members, and ARIS at Home management
• Promptly communicating any concerns or changes in the client's condition to the office

Qualifications:

• Previous professional caregiving experience required
• Hands-on gait belt experience required
• Experience caring for individuals with traumatic brain injuries, neurological conditions, or cognitive impairments strongly preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills, patience, and emotional maturity
• Ability to communicate respectfully and professionally with individuals from different backgrounds and with varying communication styles
• Comfortable receiving feedback, adapting to established household preferences, and maintaining professional boundaries
• Ability to remain composed and solution-oriented in challenging or sensitive situations
• Dependable, punctual, and committed to providing consistent care
• Ability to understand and follow an individualized plan of care
• Reliable transportation
• Ability to be reached by phone or email for scheduling, updates, and emergencies
• Ability to lift a minimum of 25 lbs
• Nonsmoker

Although CNA experience is welcomed, individuals hired for this position will work in a caregiver or personal care attendant capacity rather than as a certified nursing assistant.

Why join ARIS at Home?

• Meaningful, one-on-one caregiving opportunities
• Competitive compensation
• Accrued paid time off
• Flexible scheduling
• 24/7 on-call support with a live member of our team
• Support from office staff when navigating client or family concerns
• The opportunity to build a consistent, meaningful relationship with an individual who depends on reliable care

The right fit matters

At ARIS at Home, we recognize that successful caregiving involves more than completing daily tasks. It requires mutual respect, trust, communication, and an understanding that every household has its own routines and expectations. We're looking for a caregiver who takes pride in building positive relationships, approaches challenges with patience, and understands the value of professionalism and consistency. If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you! Compensation: $19.00 per hour

About ARIS at Home

Join our mission to provide high quality, client-centered, non-medical in home care to our clients and assist them in leading dignified, safe, independent lives in the comfort of their own homes. Our clients' individual needs are carefully assessed, understood and communicated effectively to our caregivers in order to set them up for success with that client. ARIS at home believes both our caregivers and our clients are #1.

Our values

Our values make up our company name. ARIS means:

Accountability

• Being accountable for the safety and welfare of our clients
• Providing care in an accountable and responsible manner
• Applying continuous quality improvement measures throughout care

Respect

• Treating and interacting with clients with respect, dignity, compassion, empathy and honesty
• Recognizing and maintaining confidentiality
• Showing respect for all cultures, religions, ethnicity; sexual orientation, ages, gender and disabilities
• Valuing, supporting, recognizing and appreciating staff who are our greatest asset

Integrity

• Possessing and adhering to high moral principles and high professional standards
• Adhering to the professional code of ethics of the In Home Care industry
• Adhering to the rules and regulations set forth by the state of Illinois for both clients and caregivers

Service

• Setting the standard for non-medical in home care service
• Keeping our client's health, quality of life and well-being central in the design and delivery of services
• Nurturing a work environment that encourages personal enjoyment and enhances job satisfaction