Under the direction of the Home Care Coordinator, the HOME CARE ASSISTANT is responsible for assisting older adults with activities of daily living and personal care that help them remain safely and independently in their home.

• The hours are typically Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM with the ability to work evenings and/or weekends, as needed.
• The non-exempt position is a full-time, 40 hours per week position, with a pay rate of $18.00 per hour.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience working with older adults, or past caregiver or home care experience preferred.
• Must be compassionate in their dealings with older adults, particularly those with memory, hearing, or vision impairments.
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license required.
• The ability to work independently with minimal supervision is a must.

BENEFITS

• Excellent benefits package including major medical coverage, vision, dental, life insurance
• Retirement PENSION through the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund
• 457(b) Plan Retirement Plan
• Qualified Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• PAID Time Off including:
  • 12 PAID Holidays per year
  • 5 PAID Vacation Days after 30 days of employment (10 Vacation Days after one year of employment, 15 Vacation Days after completing 5 years of employment)
  • 12 PAID Sick Days per year (accrue one sick day per month)
  • Up to 40 hours of Paid Leave for All Workers per year
  • 1 PAID Floating Holiday per calendar year

Please submit a resume or employment application to Aging Services Home Care Coordinator, Sarece Mitchell, at smitchell@hanover-township.org. Employment applications and a copy of the complete job description can be found at www.hanover-township.org. Hanover Township is an Equal Opportunity Employer