Caregiver – Join Our Award-Winning Team at Always Best Care!
Location: Glenview, Des Plaines, Niles, Highland Park and surrounding North Shore areas
At Always Best Care, we’re proud to be recognized as a 2024 Caring Star and Best of Home Care Employer of Choice. We are a growing company that values our team and the amazing work they do to support seniors in our community. We’re looking for compassionate Caregivers to join our family!
What We Offer:
- Competitive Pay: Starting at $18.00 per hour (with opportunities to earn more based on experience)
- Flexible Schedules: Full-time and part-time shifts available with options for 8-12 hour shifts or live-in positions
- Paid Training: Ongoing professional development with paid training
- Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance available
- Retirement Plans: 401(k) options for your future
- Paid Time Off: Generous paid sick leave and vacation time
- Quarterly Lunches & Team Bonding: Enjoy time with the office staff
- Supportive Environment: 24/7 on-call assistance for caregivers
- Opportunities for Advancement: Grow with us as we expand our services
- Shifts: Day, evening, night, and weekend options available
Responsibilities:
As a Caregiver at Always Best Care, you’ll be responsible for:
- Providing companionship and support for seniors
- Assisting with light housekeeping tasks such as laundry, cleaning, and meal preparation
- Offering transportation to appointments, errands, and social activities
- Providing personal care, including bathing, dressing, and toileting
- Assisting with mobility and transfers to and from beds, chairs, and wheelchairs
- Monitoring health and wellness, reporting changes to supervisors
- Offering emotional support and encouragement for maintaining independence
- Keeping clients engaged through activities and conversation
- Following care plans and safety protocols
Qualifications:
To ensure quality care, we require:
- 2+ years of professional caregiving experience (home care agency, facility, or similar environment)
- English proficiency and clear communication skills
- Two professional references (supervisor or co-worker)
- Ability to pass a background check
- TB test (preferred, not required)
- Valid driver’s license and current car insurance (preferred, not required)
- Be dependable, compassionate, and have the ability to take initiative
Why Join Always Best Care?
- Join a company that is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of seniors
- Be part of an award-winning team that supports each other
- Build lasting relationships with clients and their families
- Work in a caring, supportive environment where your contributions are recognized
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
Work Location: In person