Home Care Aide
Location
Des Plaines , IL
Type
Full Time
- Mileage Reimbursement
- 401(k)
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Tuition assistance
As a caregiver, you'll provide direct, one-on-one care to clients in their homes. You must be able to manage your time efficiently, follow care plans accurately, and communicate clearly with both clients and office staff. This role requires professionalism, attention to detail, and a strong sense of responsibility.
- Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting
- Support clients with safe mobility and transfers
- Perform light housekeeping and maintain a clean, safe environment
- Prepare meals and assist with feeding as needed
- Provide companionship and emotional support
- Monitor and document changes in client condition
- Follow client-specific care plans and maintain confidentiality at all times
- Minimum of 1 year of professional caregiving or home care experience
- Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment
- Excellent time management and communication skills
- Reliable transportation and punctuality are required
- Competitive hourly pay: $16–$19 based on experience
- Consistent scheduling with long-term client
- A professional and respectful work environment
- Support from a responsive and experienced office team
- Opportunities for growth within a respected home care agency
Assisting Hands of Schaumburg
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.
Company Website: www.assistinghands.com
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