What are the responsibilities and job description for the Caregiver position at Seniors Helping Seniors Chicago West?
Job Summary
We are seeking a compassionate Home Services Worker to support our clients needing help in their daily lives. In this role, you will make a meaningful difference every day, helping our clients maintain their independence and dignity. If you have excellent communication skills and you are a positive, reliable, polite, empathetic and self-motivated professional who thrives in an independent work environment, we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities
- Observe client function and report changes to agency supervisor and to person designated by the agency.
- Assistance with household chores, which may include but not limited to: Cooking, cleaning, laundry, meal preparation, etc.
- Assistance in activities outside of the home, which may include but not limited to: Shopping, errands, attending appointments via transportation, etc.
- Companionship
- Completing appropriate records and documenting service provisions.
- Assisting with home services tasks such as: Activities of daily living (ADLs), personal care, etc.
Skills Required
- Proven experience in home & community care, assisted living, nursing home settings, or group homes is highly valued
- Knowledge of dementia, Alzheimer’s, memory care, hospice, and autism-specific caregiving techniques is highly valued
- Strong patient observation skills with the ability to recognize changes in condition or behavior
- Ability to safely operate assistive devices like Hoyer lifts or resident lifts is highly valued
- Excellent communication skills for working effectively with clients, families, and agency team
- Certifications such as CPR, First Aid, etc preferred but not required
- Compassionate attitude with a commitment to providing respectful, person-centered care
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds
Join us to be part of a dedicated team committed to enriching lives through compassionate caregiving. Your efforts will empower individuals to live safely and comfortably at home while fostering independence and dignity every day.
Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid training
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $20