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Homecare Aide / Home Maker

Destiny Healthcare Services
Westchester, IL Part Time
POSTED ON 5/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/19/2026
Description

Homemaker / Home Care Aide

Join Our Team

We are currently seeking compassionate, dependable, and motivated Homemakers / Home Care Aides to join our team. This is a rewarding opportunity to help clients remain safe, comfortable, and independent in their own homes while being part of an agency that truly values its employees.

If you have a passion for helping others and want to work for a supportive company that offers excellent benefits and growth opportunities, we encourage you to apply.

What We Offer

We value our team members and proudly offer benefits to both full-time and part-time employees, including:

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Sick days
  • Pet insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Aflac

Position Summary

Homemakers provide essential in-home support to individuals who need assistance due to age, illness, disability, or other health-related conditions. Services may include housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, errands, transportation, companionship, and respite support.

Our Homemakers play an important role in improving the quality of life of our clients by delivering care in a respectful, compassionate, and professional manner, in accordance with agency policies and industry standards.

Reporting Relationship: Reports directly to the Supervisor.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist with meal planning and meal preparation
  • Perform light housekeeping duties such as:
  • Making and changing beds
  • Dusting
  • Vacuuming
  • Washing floors
  • Cleaning kitchens and bathrooms
  • Laundry
  • Assist with essential shopping and errands in accordance with the care plan
  • Handle client funds for approved errands when authorized and supervised
  • Support clients in following written special diet plans as outlined in the care plan
  • Escort clients to medical appointments, shopping trips, errands, and outings as specified in the care plan
  • Provide companionship, friendship, and emotional support
  • Assist clients with communication needs, including writing or typing correspondence and researching information
  • Follow the written care plan and all agency policies and procedures
  • Observe changes in the client’s condition and report concerns to the Supervisor
  • Complete and maintain accurate records of daily activities, observations, and service hours
  • Attend orientation, in-service training, and staff meetings
  • Maintain professional communication with Supervisors and co-workers
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor

Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities

The homemaker must pass agency exam with 75% or better.

In good physical health.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required

Related training or experience is a plus

Valid driver’s license required

Valid automobile insurance required

Must be in good physical health

Must pass agency exam with a score of 75% or higher

Why Work with Us

At our agency, you are more than just an employee, you are part of a team that truly cares. We are committed to supporting our staff, recognizing hard work, and creating opportunities for growth while making a real impact in the lives of the clients and families we serve.

Apply today and become part of a team that makes a difference every day.

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