Caregiver Needed
Location
Bellwood , IL
Type
Part Time
- Bonus based on performance
- Flexible schedule
- Training & development
- Assist clients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility assistance.
- Provide companionship, engage in meaningful conversations, and offer emotional support.
- Prepare meals and assist with feeding as needed.
- Perform light housekeeping duties, including laundry, tidying up, and maintaining a safe home environment.
- Run errands and provide transportation for medical appointments and shopping.
- Remind clients to take medications as prescribed.
- Observe and report changes in client health and behavior to supervisors.
- At least 1 year of professional or personal caregiving experience.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- A compassionate and patient demeanor.
- Reliable transportation and ability to commute to client homes.
- Ability to lift/move up to 30 lbs. and assist with client mobility.
- Willingness to complete training and meet state compliance standards.
- Competitive Pay: $16–$18/hr. base + $1/hr. bonus for qualified shifts + $18/hr. weekend pay.
- Bonus Opportunities: $150 for 90 days, plus a $150 referral bonus per hire.
- Flexible Schedules: No shifts shorter than 4 hours to support work-life balance.
- Same-Day Pay: Access earnings instantly through Earning.
- Career Advancement: Free Certified Caregiver training and promotion opportunities.
- Employee Recognition: Daily points for gift certificates, $25 lunch gift cards for 5-star client reviews, and ongoing appreciation.
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Overtime & Holiday Pay: Paid at time and a half.
- Opportunities for both weekday and weekend shifts.
- Overtime and holiday shifts are available at premium rates.
https://assistinghands.com/70/illinois/lombard/careers/
Assisting Hands - Lombard
Assisting Hands Home Care prides itself on offering compassionate, dependable home care to their clients across the US. Their unparalleled reputation of quality home care covers a broad spectrum of services ranging from aging care for the elderly, post-surgery care, transitional care from a hospital or rehab, to post maternity care for those mothers who need care after the birth of their child.
Aside from the company’s mission for quality home care and passion for the value of family, one of the other reasons that Assisting Hands has provided such exceptional care to their clients is due to their high standards for hiring.
According to the company’s Vice President, Gail Stout, Assisting Hands Home Care believes that the caregivers are the face of the company. “Our agencies hire caregivers that first and foremost align with our company’s core values.” Gail went on to explain that their agencies do a complete interview process of each hiring candidate. “We look for the three most important qualities in our caregivers which is professionalism, empathy, and strong communication skills.” Additionally, the agencies do a comprehensive background screening, training and verification of skill competency. “Each AHHC agency has a robust pool of caregivers but we are always looking to hire additional caregivers that meet our guidelines and criteria for caring for our clients,” Gail said.
According to some of the agencies’ caregivers, Assisting Hands motivates their employees to give the best care possible. “They treat their caregivers with very high standards,” said Fatima L. She went on to say that the company strives to provide quality care to their clients for all their individual needs. “Because of this quality care it makes a great difference to all elderly clients and their families.”
Some of the other comments made by various Assisting Hands caregivers are “I applaud this company for the high standards and ethics that I have witnessed…” - Julie J.
“I have worked for home care companies in the past and none of them are at all like Assisting Hands Home Care. I feel like a genuinely valued employee.” Kelsey L.
“What I have experienced since working at AHHC is that the company truly cares about its clients just as well as its employees. They are always willing to help and go the extra mile to meet everyone’s needs.” LaEasha G.
Assisting Hands Home Care and their employees believe that there is value to offering dependable care and compassion to those in need which is witnessed on a daily basis by both the staff and the clients. No matter what service is being provided, from light housekeeping and making meals to helping with bathing and grooming needs, caring for others with dignity and dedication is paramount to Assisting Hands Home Care which is reflected in AHHC caregivers.