What are the responsibilities and job description for the Caregiver position at Comfort Keepers?
Caregivers: What kind of a job do you need? What makes you feel valuable?
Comfort Keepers Caregivers help seniors maintain their safety and well-being as they continue to live independently in their own homes. As a Caregiver, 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:
- 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.
We understand that our Caregivers have their own lives and responsibilities in addition to the jobs they do every day. In order to support our employees, Comfort Keepers offers a competitive compensation plan:
- $18.75 - $21.00 /hr
- Weekly paychecks
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401K Plan with company match
- Bonus/Incentive Programs
- FT or PT jobs available in Chicago and Cook, Lake, DuPage, Kane & McHenry counties.
- Flexible schedules (with 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 continuing education for all Caregivers
Caregivers: What kind of work is rewarding for you?
Caregiving is more than a job. It offers you the chance to do good work that actually 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.
Why choose Comfort Keepers?
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.
Our Locations: Buffalo Grove, Chicago (Jefferson Park /Downtown), Elgin, Grayslake and Palos Heights
Your experience as a personal family caregiver or a professional caregiver is valuable to us! We invite you to connect us today to learn more about Comfort Keepers and its work throughout Chicagoland.
Keywords: caregiver, home care, live in caregiver, companion, home health aide, homemaker
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Salary : $19 - $21