Caregiver Jobs at Assisting Hands Arlington Heights

Job Description

This person provides home care services to a client in the client’s personal residence. Caregivers provide non-medical services and assist with activities of daily living. Services can include, but are not limited to, housekeeping, shopping, cooking and meal preparation, laundry, medication reminders, personal care and companionship.

Qualifications: Previous caregiving experience is preferred but not required. Candidates must be dependable, friendly and able to adapt to different situations. Candidates should have excellent attention to detail and be able to work independently. Must be friendly, dependable, caring and get along well with others. Comprehensive background check required for all employees. Must be able to be bonded and insured.

Primary Responsibilities:

Provide assistance that is not medical in nature but is based upon assisting the client in meeting the demands of living independently and maintaining a personal residence, such as companionship, cleaning, laundry, medication reminders, shopping, meal preparation, dressing and bathing assistance.

Services will be provided in accordance with the policies and procedures of Assisting Hands and the service arrangements determined in the contract.

Report changes and observations of client functioning to the Referral Coordinator

Complete all appropriate record documentation.

A successful Caregiver will ensure:

The client is well groomed and personal care is provided appropriately

There are no safety concerns

Proper lifting is used to ensure caregiver and client safety

Caregiver is communicating with family, client and Assisting Hands Staff frequently and appropriately

Level of services being provided is excellent according to client, family and Assisting Hands Staff

Policies and procedures are being followed by the caregiver

The schedule is adhered to and the caregiver is on time.

Caregiver appearance is appropriate

Reports to: Caregiver Success Coordinator
Hours: Varied. Part Time, Days, Nights, Weekends and Holidays
Position is hourly rate.

Caregiver Review

"I started working for Assisting Hands of Arlington Heights in March 2021. I really enjoy working for the company. The whole office crew - Daniellah, Aurora, Crystal, and Allison - are outstanding. They are very professional, dedicated, and easy to communicate with. They truly value each and every caregiver that works for the company. I've worked for many agencies in the past six years during my caregiving journey, and I must say Assisting Hands is the best I've worked for!"

— David Vega.

"A company that you can trust. I love my job, I enjoy helping my patients I learned to be patience, I have so much energy every day, happy to help, the management very good, and they helped me to learn lots and succeed."

— Current Employee

"Great Place to Work! Assisting Hands offers a great work culture with supportive staff. Caregivers are given ongoing training. They match you with wonderful clients. No day is alike. You do the best for your client’s needs. At the end of the day, you know you made a difference helping others and what a reward it is. I have worked for another agency in the past and Assisting Hands by far surpasses my expectations."

— Current Employee

"Caring Workplace. Working at Assisting Hands is working with a group of people who care about their clients and care about you! It is a friendly place to work where the priority is always creating good relationships between caregivers and clients...because making good matches helps the clients AND the caregivers."

— Current Employee

"The Arlington Heights location is a great place to work. The staff is accommodating, flexible and overall easy to work with. The hours are extremely flexible whether a person wants to work full time or part time. The clients are carefully matched to each caregiver which creates a harmonious work environment. The boss/owner is a wonderful person to work for; she’s very kind, supportive and compassionate. If you enjoy helping others, this is a great place to work!"

— Current Employee

"I recommend the Assisting Hands! They pay fairly and every week you have directly deposit. Management are very kind and helpful. Thank you for having me in your team."

— Current Employee

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WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU:

"A company that you can trust. I love my job, I enjoy helping my patients I learned to be patience, I have so much energy every day, happy to help, the management very good, and they helped me to learn lots and succeed."

"I recommend the Assisting Hands! They pay fairly and every week you have directly deposit. Management are very kind and helpful. Thank you for having me in your team."