Elderly Companion

4 weeks ago


Elgin, Illinois, United States HCAOA Full time
Responsibilities

As a Companion/Caregiver for Elderly, you will provide personal care and patient-specific activities that assist the patient with activities of daily living, including:

  • Helping with personal hygiene care
  • Assisting with dressing
  • Preparing meals and snacks according to instructions
  • Accompanying patients on errands or medical appointments
  • Performing light housekeeping activities
  • Providing hospice supportive care and medication reminders
  • Assisting with prescribed range of motion exercises
  • Assisting with blood glucose monitoring
  • Using lifting equipment such as gait belts and Hoyer lifts
Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • Exceptional customer service skills
  • A valid driver's license and reliable transportation
  • The ability to lift up to 25 lbs on a daily basis
  • Previous experience in the home care industry as a Caregiver, Home Health Aide, PSW, or Nurse (a plus)
Why Join the Industry?

As a Companion/Caregiver for Elderly, you will have access to:

  • Health benefits
  • Competitive compensation
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Training and support for our caregivers

Compensation: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Becoming a Caregiver

Professional caregivers go by many names, but what they all have in common is a calling to care for people in the comfort of their own homes. As our population ages, the demand for caregivers is growing every day. Is this career right for you?

Member businesses are independently owned and operated. Your application will go directly to the member business, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of that business. All inquiries about employment at these businesses should be made directly to the business location, and not to Home Care Association of America.



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