Companion Caregiver
Orland Park, Illinois, United States of America
Full Time
1 day ago
$36,000 USD
Key skills
Communication
About this role
Responsive recruiter
Benefits:
At Assisting Hands, our caregivers are the heart of everything we do. As a Caregiver, you’ll provide meaningful support that allows clients to live safely, comfortably, and independently in their own homes. Every shift is an opportunity to make a real difference in someone’s life.
💼 Position Summary
As a Caregiver, you will deliver compassionate personal care and homemaking services in accordance with each client’s individualized Plan of Care. Working under the guidance of the Care Coordinator, you will play a vital role in promoting safety, comfort, and overall well-being. This is more than a job — it’s a chance to positively impact lives every single day.
🎓 Education Requirements
✅ Preferred Qualifications
🏠 What You’ll Do
✨ Create a Clean & Safe Home Environment
🕒 Work Schedule
💙 Why Join Assisting Hands?
Make a direct and lasting impact in your community If you are reliable, compassionate, and ready to make a difference in someone’s daily life, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today and become part of a team that truly cares. Compensation: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour
About Assisting Hands Home Care
Assisting Hands®️ Home Care provides compassionate, dependable in-home care that helps individuals remain safe, independent, and comfortable in their own homes. Our care is rooted in dignity, respect, and personalized support, allowing clients to maintain their quality of life where they feel happiest.
Assisting Hands®️ Home Care is known for its high standards and commitment to excellence. Our caregivers are reliable, compassionate, and dedicated to providing care that builds trust and makes a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.
- Competitive salary
- Flexible schedule
- Training & development
At Assisting Hands, our caregivers are the heart of everything we do. As a Caregiver, you’ll provide meaningful support that allows clients to live safely, comfortably, and independently in their own homes. Every shift is an opportunity to make a real difference in someone’s life.
💼 Position Summary
As a Caregiver, you will deliver compassionate personal care and homemaking services in accordance with each client’s individualized Plan of Care. Working under the guidance of the Care Coordinator, you will play a vital role in promoting safety, comfort, and overall well-being. This is more than a job — it’s a chance to positively impact lives every single day.
🎓 Education Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED (Required)
✅ Preferred Qualifications
- At least one (1) year of experience in home care, long-term care, or a similar healthcare setting
- A compassionate, dependable, and patient-centered mindset
- Strong communication and observation skills
🏠 What You’ll Do
✨ Create a Clean & Safe Home Environment
- Perform light housekeeping (bathrooms, bedrooms, living areas)
- Assist with laundry, dishes, and general tidying
- Maintain a safe, comfortable, and organized living space
- Assist with hygiene, grooming, dressing, shaving, and transfers
- Support mobility, ambulation, and prescribed exercise routines
- Help with eating and other daily living activities
- Prepare and serve balanced meals
- Assist with feeding when needed
- Ensure dietary needs are followed according to the care plan
- Observe and report changes in physical or emotional condition
- Document personal care activities, vital signs, and intake/output as required
- Communicate important updates to the Staffing Coordinator
- Assist with walkers, wheelchairs, and hoyer lifts
- Encourage participation in range-of-motion and prescribed exercises
- Support family members in safe caregiving practices
- Assist with self-administered medications
- Retrieve medications, read labels, and support proper intake
- Document medication assistance and ensure proper storage
- Follow CDC hand hygiene and infection control guidelines
- Adhere to company policies, procedures, and training standards
🕒 Work Schedule
- Flexible shifts available 24/7 based on client needs and your availability
- Hours vary by assignment
- While we strive to provide consistent scheduling, a fixed number of hours cannot be guaranteed
💙 Why Join Assisting Hands?
- Meaningful, purpose-driven work
- Supportive team environment
- Flexible scheduling options
- Opportunity to grow your caregiving experience
Make a direct and lasting impact in your community If you are reliable, compassionate, and ready to make a difference in someone’s daily life, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today and become part of a team that truly cares. Compensation: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
About Assisting Hands Home Care
Assisting Hands®️ Home Care provides compassionate, dependable in-home care that helps individuals remain safe, independent, and comfortable in their own homes. Our care is rooted in dignity, respect, and personalized support, allowing clients to maintain their quality of life where they feel happiest.
Assisting Hands®️ Home Care is known for its high standards and commitment to excellence. Our caregivers are reliable, compassionate, and dedicated to providing care that builds trust and makes a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.