Caregiver - Right at Home North Suburban Chicago and Orland Park
Buffalo Grove, IL
About the Job
We believe that our Caregivers are the heart of our business. Without you, we couldn’t build meaningful relationships with our clients, put a smile on their faces or be the highlight of their day. It is hard to put a price on helping others, but we know how important you are and value the impact you would make day in and day out for our clients.
In taking this position, you would receive:
- Competitive pay ($17 - $20/hr)
- Overtime hours are available to our most reliable employees
- Medical benefits, including vision and dental
- Retirement saving plan
- Paid Time Off
- Ongoing PAID training and professional development opportunities
- Employee recognition and reward
- CNA Scholarships
- Unlimited employee referral bonuses
- Work close to home and serve seniors in your own community
- Extremely positive work environment
- 24/7 support team
- Recognition, celebrations, and great team interactions!
What You’ll Do and Who You Are:
The good news is that your training will teach you everything you need to know to succeed on the job. But there are a few character traits you should have from the get-go. We have a great work culture at Right at Home and look for people with a similar mindset:
- You’re honest, likable, energetic, and able to get along with people at all levels.
- You listen well, have great decision-making skills, and are passionate about your customer focus.
- You’re never short of a smile and take real pride in your work by being resourceful, accountable, and adaptable.
- You don’t mind getting a little dirty … this could include (but is not limited to) assisting the patient with activities of daily living such as providing assistance with personal hygiene (toileting, bathing, care of mouth, skin, and hair), ambulation, eating, dressing, shaving, light housekeeping, and other household chores.
- You don’t have to be a gourmet chef, but you can prepare a good meal and work your way around a kitchen.
- You establish “partner” relationships with the client by providing companionship during activities such as accompanying the client on walks, trips to social/recreational activities, assistance with hobbies, etc.
Must Haves:
- At least 16 years old
- Eligible to work in the United States
- Able to pass a criminal background check
- High school degree and/or a G.E.D. certificate
- Six months of experience as a professional caregiver
- Meets the requirements for employees providing direct patient care
- Have a valid driver’s license and use of an insured automobile for work or access to adequate transportation
Right at Home is an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates, supports, and promotes diversity and inclusion. We will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law. To learn more about Right at Home of North Suburban Chicago, please visit https://www.rightathome.net/north-suburban-chicago.