What are the responsibilities and job description for the Compassionate Caregiver position at FirstLight Home Care?
Job description
- All shifts (Part time and Full time)
- Personal Care/ Housekeeping/ Meal Prep
- Pay starting $18-$21 per hour based on experience
Are you compassionate, dedicated, and dependable? Do you love to go above and beyond to help others?At FirstLight® Home Care, we’re dedicated to hiring the kind of people we would trust with our own families. We’re currently searching for quality caregivers who are committed to making a difference in the lives of others. For these folks, caregiving is not just a job – it’s a calling.
Caregiver responsibilities include:
- Provide personal assistance and support to individuals in their daily activities, being prepared to assist with personal care needs, including toileting and showering
- Prepare meals and ensure dietary needs are met
- Maintain a clean and organized living environment
- Drive individuals to appointments, activities, and outings
- Assist with lifting, up to 50 lbs, and be able to bend, twist, push and pull to assist clients
- with daily tasks
- Respect and uphold resident rights and confidentiality
- Other duties as assigned
The ideal candidate will have:
- Previous caregiving experience (REQUIRED)
- Has Reliable Transportation to reach clients
- A passion for caregiving and a desire to help others
- A commitment to being present and providing quality care
- Empathy, patience, kindness and respect
- Ability to carry out direction, both verbal and written
- Ability to effectively manage the demands of the job
- Ability to work in DuPage and Cook County
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
Salary : $18 - $21