Entry Level Caregiver

Visiting Angels•Naperville, IL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Entry Level Caregiver We have open In-Person Interviews every Wednesday from 9am-3pm. Please bring a valid driver’s license or Identification. Our office is located 1415 Bond St #123, Naperville, IL 60563. Start a new career serving others! Visiting Angels’ office in Naperville is looking for caregivers with no experience who are willing to train and learn. Our office in Naperville provides Caregivers for the local area including Aurora, Lombard, Wheaton, Lisle, Downers Grove, Carol Stream, Warrenville, Winfield, and many others. We are seeking one-of-a-kind individuals for job opportunities with our local team. Our caregiver jobs are for individuals who are truly committed to providing compassionate care to senior adults and those in need. We scour the entire region for people with strong backgrounds in home care or elderly care, a history of community involvement and, most of all, big hearts. An Entry Level Caregiver job with Visiting Angels Naperville is much more than just a job, it’s a chance to do some real good for families in Naperville and the surrounding area by becoming a companion to someone in need. An Entry Level Caregiver with Visiting Angels Naperville supports the seniors they serve with a wide range of responsibilities from light housekeeping tasks and meal preparation to one-on-one mobility support, assisting with maintaining personal hygiene by bathing, brushing their hair and teeth or applying skincare. An Entry Level Caregiver job with us is also an opportunity for personal growth. We offer the opportunity for advanced training in areas like dementia care or Alzheimer’s care so that caregivers can continue to develop their skills.

Requirements

Passion to serve others - a true caregiver
Excellent knowledge of emergency response and first aid
Knowledge of housekeeping activities and cooking with attention to dietary constraints
Willingness to adhere to health and safety standards
Respectful and compassionate
Good time management skills
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
Strong ethics
Physical endurance
High school diploma or equivalent

Responsibilities

Help clients take prescribed medication
Assist clients with ambulation and mobility around the house or outside (doctor’s appointments, walks, etc.)
Must be willing to assist clients with personal care and hygiene, including but not limited bathing assistance, brushing hair and teeth, or applying skincare
Help clients with routine exercises
Plan and prepare meals with assistance from the clients (when they are able)
Do the client’s shopping or accompany them when they shop
Perform light housekeeping duties that clients can’t complete on their own
Be a pleasant and supportive companion
Report any unusual incidents
Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency