Caregiver

Comfort Keepers Caregiver You are applying for work with a Comfort Keepers franchisee, not CK Franchising, Inc. or any of its affiliates. If hired, the franchisee will be your only employer. Franchisees are independent business owners who set their own wage and benefit programs that can vary among franchisees. Comfort Keepers Caregivers help seniors maintain their safety and well-being as they continue to live independently in their own homes. In this role, you will be able to assist your clients with personal care, companionship, medication reminders, mobility assistance, meal preparation and light housekeeping, among other activities. Support, patience and respect are the keys to caregiving. They are also the foundations of our Comfort Keepers employee policies. Job requirements: Must be a driver (for come and go shift work) High school diploma or GED Reliable transportation Legally eligible to work in the U.S. Clean background check and fingerprints Able to bend, squat, and lift to 30 lbs. Comfort Keepers offers a competitive compensation plan: Shift work: $18.75-21.00 / hr Live-in role: Daily rate starting $263.50/day (weekdays) & $275.00/day (weekends) Weekly paychecks Health, dental & vision insurance 401K plan with company match Bonus/incentive programs FT or PT jobs in Chicago and Cook, Lake, DuPage, Kane & McHenry counties Flexible schedules (your choice of available shifts) Direct deposit Easy online access for scheduling, clock in/out and reviewing plans of care 24/7 on-the-job support Paid training and on-going training for all caregivers Caregiving is more than a job. It offers you the chance to do good work that helps people. And you can see those results every single day. You are more than a visitor; you are a social connection and a welcome presence in your client's home. Additionally, Comfort Keepers caregivers are a valuable resource for families that are struggling to assist their senior loved ones as best they can. When you join Comfort Keepers, you become part of one of the most successful and respected companies offering non-medical, in-home care services for seniors. Comfort Keepers is a growing, vibrant organization with 650 offices in the United States. There are many opportunities for growth and training within our company. In the Illinois/Chicago region, we offer interviews and training at our three offices: Buffalo Grove, Grayslake, Chicago, Palos Hills and Elgin. Your experience as a personal family caregiver or a professional caregiver is valuable to us! We invite you to contact us today to learn more about Comfort Keepers and their work throughout Chicagoland.