What are the responsibilities and job description for the Caregiver position at IHC?
Caregiver Jobs
We are seeking experienced caregivers for Live-in and Come and Go hourly assignments in the Chicagoland and surrounding areas(Suburbs). The jobs include assisting clients with all Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s) and Independent Activities of Daily Living(IADL's).
Duties and Responsibilities:
Assist clients with basic ADL’s and IADL's including, but not limited to, meal preparation, bathing and dressing assistance, grooming, laundry, housekeeping, and errands.
We offer 401K and health insurance to full-time employees. The open positions are on a first come, first serve basis…apply now!
We are looking for a competent Caregiver to care for our clients in a professional and compassionate manner. It’s an often demanding job as you will have to be available for most of the day and week. But, it can also be very satisfying and rewarding, since people who are ill, injured, disabled or elderly are thankful for high quality assistance. The ideal candidate will be patient and friendly with excellent communication skills. You should be able to follow instructions and perform a variety of tasks to help clients.
Responsibilities
- Help clients take prescribed medication
- Assist clients with ambulation and mobility around the house or outside (doctor’s appointments, walks etc.)
- Assist clients with personal care and hygiene
- Help clients with physical therapy exercises
- Plan and prepare meals with assistance from the clients (when they are able)
- Do the client’s shopping or accompany them when they shop
- Perform light housekeeping duties that clients can’t complete on their own
- Be a pleasant and supportive companion
- Report any unusual incidents
- Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $15.00 - $15.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Application Question(s):
- Are you available to work in or around the Chicagoland area or suburbs?
- Are you fully vaccinated and booster?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: Multiple Locations