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Would you love to build a meaningful career with an award-winning caregiving team? Join Senior Helpers of Greater Chicago and become part of something truly special!
We’re proud to be named Senior Helpers Store of the Year 2024 and to be part of the first national in-home care company recognized as a Great Place to Work® for three consecutive years. Now, we’re growing, and we’d love for you to grow with us!
Whether you’re new to caregiving or bring years of experience, there’s an opportunity for you here. We match assignments to your skills and experience and provide ongoing training and professional development to help you advance your career.
We proudly serve the greater Chicagoland area, offering a variety of clients and care settings to help you find the right fit. With flexible scheduling options, you can build a schedule that works for your life while making a meaningful difference in the lives of others.
If you’re compassionate, dependable, and passionate about providing quality care, we want you on our team!
Position Details
- Position: Skilled Caregiver / Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Locations: Mundelein, Vernon Hills, and surrounding Chicagoland areas
- Pay: $15-$18 per hour for skilled/experienced caregivers and CNAs
- Scheduling: Flexible weekday and weekend shifts, day shifts, evening shifts, overnight shifts, and facility-based flex care
- Training: Paid orientation and ongoing training opportunities
Benefits
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Friendly and supportive work environment
- Employee recognition events and awards
- Specialized training and opportunities to earn additional certifications
- Referral bonus program
- Paid orientation
- Competitive pay
- Professional development and career advancement opportunities
- Supportive staff who are ready to help you succeed
Qualifications
We are seeking compassionate, dedicated, and skilled caregivers who are committed to delivering high-quality care to elderly and disabled clients in home and facility settings.
Preferred qualifications and skills:
- At least 5 years of hands-on caregiving experience.
- Experience assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, feeding, and mobility support.
- Knowledge of safe patient handling and transfer techniques, including gait belts, Hoyer lifts, and wheelchair assistance.
- Familiarity with monitoring vital signs, providing medication reminders, and documenting changes in clients’ physical and emotional conditions.
- Knowledge of infection control, hygiene management, and maintaining a clean, safe environment.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to build trusting relationships with clients and their families.
- Patient, reliable, respectful, and culturally sensitive, with a commitment to preserving clients’ dignity, comfort, and independence.
- Ability to work flexible schedules, including weekends, holidays, and overnight shifts, as needed.
- Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance.
- Negative tuberculosis (TB) test, as required for the position.
Relevant caregiving certifications, CNA credentials, CPR/First Aid certification, and specialized training are valued.
Responsibilities
As a Skilled Caregiver or CNA, you will provide compassionate, personalized assistance to clients in their homes and care facilities.
Your responsibilities may include:
- Assisting clients with bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and feeding while maintaining their dignity and comfort.
- Providing mobility assistance, including safe transfers from bed to wheelchair, repositioning, and ambulation support.
- Providing medication reminders and following established care plans within the scope of your role.
- Preparing nutritious meals according to clients’ dietary needs and assisting with feeding when necessary.
- Maintaining a clean, safe, and organized living environment to help prevent infections and accidents.
- Offering companionship and emotional support to promote mental well-being and reduce social isolation.
- Performing light housekeeping duties, including laundry, dishwashing, and general tidying.
- Accompanying clients to medical appointments and assisting with transportation when appropriate.
- Observing and reporting changes in clients’ physical, emotional, or behavioral conditions to family members or appropriate healthcare professionals.
- Following established safety procedures, care plans, and infection control guidelines at all times.
Why Join Senior Helpers of Greater Chicago?
At Senior Helpers, we believe caregivers deserve to feel valued, supported, and appreciated. We provide opportunities to grow your skills, build meaningful relationships, and make a positive impact every day.
Whether you are an experienced caregiver or a CNA looking for your next opportunity, we welcome dedicated professionals who share our passion for compassionate care.
Apply Today and Start Making a Difference!
Become part of an award-winning team that values your dedication and supports your professional growth.
