Always Best Care - Lombard
Experienced Caregivers
Part Time • Lombard
We are a non-medical in-home care agency In search of dependable, caring, and reliable caregivers that want to work and gain personal satisfaction in serving others. C.N.A.'s with reliable transportation welcomed.
RESPONSIBILITIES (Specific to each Care Plan)
- Providing companionship and conversation;
- Assisting with Activities of Daily Living such as bathing, grooming, dressing, bathroom needs;
- Performing light housekeeping tasks such as laundry and linen changing;
- Laying out clothes and assisting with dressing;
- Planning and preparing light meals;
- Providing medication reminders;
- Providing transportation to and from appointments if part of care plan.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to treat clients with dignity and respect;
- Positive attitude and a compassion for others;
- Ability to interpret the client’s provided plan of care;
- Valid driver’s license and transportation if required in client care plan;
- Ability to be flexible and adapt to new situations;
- Tolerance to small pets (i.e. dogs and/or cats) if part of care plan (you can also choose not to take clients with pets);
- Must be able to be reached via phone or text for shift schedules, client updates and/or emergencies;
- Able to lift a minimum of 25 pounds;
- Prior experience with dementia patients and senior care is a plus!
WHY JOIN THE INDUSTRY?
- Competitive compensation and weekly pay by direct deposit;
- Flexible scheduling;
- Training and support for our caregivers;
- Very responsive team before, during and after shifts;
- 401K after one year and 1,000 hours of work.
Becoming a Caregiver
Professional caregivers go by many names: homemakers, home care aides, home health aides, certified nursing assistants, personal care assistants, direct care workers. No matter the name, 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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Flexible work schedule
In 2014, there were nearly 1.8 million caregivers working in the U.S., with the potential to create 500,000 more jobs by 2024. (Source: Value of Home Care Report)
Being part of the family
Over the last five years, the home care industry has grown by more than 50%, and is projected to increase as demand grows. (Source: Value of Home Care Report)
Career advancement in a growing field
Job growth for caregivers is projected to increase by 26% through 2024, compared to just 6.5% on average for all occupations. (Source: Value of Home Care Report)
Opportunity to help seniors and people with disabilities stay at home
In a recent survey of more than 72,000 caregivers, the overall job satisfaction rating was 9.03 out of 10 – higher than previous years. (Source: Home Care Pulse)