What are the responsibilities and job description for the Caregiver - Elmhurst position at Senior Helpers - Des Plaines?
If you’re searching for more than just a job—if you want a career where your compassion truly matters—then this is your moment. At Senior Helpers, we’re dedicated to improving lives—not only for the seniors and families we serve, but for the caregivers who make our mission possible.
When you join our team, you become part of a supportive, uplifting environment that invests in your growth and celebrates the impact you make every day. Our caregivers provide meaningful, one-on-one personal care that allows seniors to remain safe, comfortable, and confident in their own homes.
Senior Helpers was founded on a simple but powerful belief: seniors deserve compassionate support while maintaining their independence and dignity. Everything we do centers around helping our clients and their families enjoy a higher quality of life—and it all starts with dedicated caregivers like you.
If you’re ready to build a rewarding career with purpose, apply now and become a valued part of the Senior Helpers family!
Benefits:
- Get SAME DAY PAY with TapCheck
- Accumulate PTO as you work
- Be eligible for Health, Dental, and Vision insurance as well as 401K benefits after working 1500 hours
- And be eligible for Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
Perks:
- Referral bonus program
- Receive Recognition and awards
- Paid Orientation
- Enjoy a personally rewarding field with supportive staff who are ready to help
- And training opportunities as well as professional growth
Qualifications:
- Compassionate and patient caregiver with experience assisting clients with daily personal care and household needs.
- Skilled in helping clients with bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and feeding.
- Experienced in providing companionship and emotional support to improve clients’ quality of life.
- Knowledgeable in maintaining a safe, clean, and organized home environment.
- Able to assist with mobility, light exercises, and transportation to appointments or errands.
- Strong communication skills for building trust with clients and their families.
- Reliable, responsible, and flexible with schedules, including mornings, evenings, weekends, or overnight shifts.
- Familiar with basic hygiene and infection prevention practices.
- Valid Driver's License and access to a reliable vehicle with car insurance.
- With a negative Tuberculosis test.
What You'll Do:
- • Provide compassionate companionship and emotional support to our clients.
• Assist with personal care tasks to enhance their independence and well-being.
• Support household activities such as meal preparation, errands, and light housekeeping.
• Monitor client health and promptly report any management changes.
• Establish communication and a professional relationship with clients, family members, and co-workers
• Provide reliable care by being punctual and consistently covering shifts
Apply Today and Start Making a Difference!
We are an independently owned and operated franchisee of SH Franchising, LLC dba Senior Helpers®. Senior Helpers® has been the nation's premier franchisor of in-home senior care franchisees since 2005, with locations across the country. Our services range from specialized care for those with chronic diseases to companion services for seniors looking for assistance with daily activities. Our mission is to provide compassionate care and improve the quality of life for our clients, their families, and our employees.
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.