Caregiver Personal Care Aide PCA

Caregiver/Personal Care Aidein Rockford ILIf caring for others comes natural to you, this is an ideal career opportunity! As a Personal Care Aide, you’ll earn competitive pay helping seniors live safely and happily at home. From bathing and dressing to meals and companionship, you’ll be a source of strength and support to those in need.Interim HealthCare is the nation’s first home care company and an employer of choice to PCAs across the U.S. If you have a compassionate heart and a desire to make a career out of caring for others, you are made for this!Our Personal Care Aides/Caregivers enjoy some excellent benefits:$19-22 per hour depending on placement1:1 Aide-to-client ratiosSet your own schedule and enjoy work-life balanceBuild your skills with online training and earn CEUsPursue your education with tuition discounts through Rasmussen UniversityAs a Personal Care Aide/Caregiver, here’s a big-picture view of what you’ll do:Provide the personal care and support seniors need to live safely at homeAssist with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, light housekeeping, meal preparation, shopping, transportation and companionshipHelp with ambulation, transferring and range of motion exercisesProvide medication reminders, document their condition and notify a supervisor of any concernsEnsure a safe home environment with unobstructed pathwaysParticipate in activities that bring clients joy such as puzzles, games, reading and hobbiesA few must-haves for Personal Care Aides/Caregivers:High school diploma (or equivalent)Six (6) months of experience in a healthcare role, preferredCPR certificationValid IL driver’s license, auto insurance and transportationCompassionate and helping nature, good communicator and ability to lift up to 50 lbs.Why Work for Interim HealthCare?Founded in 1966, Interim HealthCare is the nation’s first home care company and a leading employer of Personal Care Aides (PCAs)/Caregivers. Operating through 300+ offices, our commitment to you is expressed through a family-oriented culture that values and appreciates PCAs, and a passion to put patients first. Join a nationwide network of caregivers who are making a significant difference in the lives of others through the personalized, home-based care they provide.Interim HealthCare provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or veteran status with applicable federal, state, and local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr