Home Care Companion

Benefits :

Exceptional support team

Fun, supportive, and safe working environment

Rewards and recognition programs

Comprehensive paid training

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

401(k)

401(k) matching

Training & development

We are looking for an experienced female caregiver with a valid driver's license and car for companion care in Mount Prospect. It is for at least 3 days (Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday) from 10 : 00am to 3 : 00pm. The caregiver must have experience with Alzheimer patients.

Are you compassionate, dedicated, and dependable? Do you love to go above and beyond to help others?

At FirstLight® Home Care, we’re dedicated to hiring the kind of people we would trust with our own families. We’re currently searching for quality caregivers who are committed to making a difference in the lives of others. For these folks, caregiving is not just a job – it’s a calling.

When we find these amazing professionals, we believe in taking really good care of them because extraordinary caregivers are the heart and soul of our company. They help us live out our mission every day by providing first-class personal service to our clients so that they may enjoy warmth, independence, and relaxed comfort in the place they call home.

Job Summary :

This individual will provide non-medical companion care to the client(s) in the client(s)’ residence and outside of the residence as needed. Individuals must be able to deal maturely with the demands of the job and keep client information confidential. The individual must be committed to the concepts, philosophy, and mission of FirstLight Home Care, and possess the desire to assist clients to maximize their independence and reach their fullest potential in their personal residence.

Home Care Companion responsibilities include :

Essential job duties for this position include the following items. Other duties must be performed as assigned or required.

Offer meaningful companionship services, including light housekeeping duties, meal preparation, recreational activities, shopping assistance, and transportation

Follow the established Service Plan / Care Plan to provide general attention to the non-medical needs of clients; assist with instrumental activities of daily living

Remind client(s) to take medications

Work with the care team to document services delivered, activities, and behaviors in accordance with FirstLight Home Care policies / procedures

Utilize the FLHC-required time management system for Clock-in and Clock-out procedures when reporting for work and when clocking out from work

Adhere to HIPAA regulations

Participate as requested in the quality assurance reviews and evaluations of FirstLight’s services

Stay current with changing technology, including software programs.

Uphold, support, and promote all company policies and procedures.

The ideal candidate will have :

To perform this job successfully, the individual in this position must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skills, abilities, certifications, and educational experience required.

High School diploma or general education degree (GED); or, one to three months related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Knowledge of housekeeping activities and cooking, with attention to dietary recommendations.

Ability to effectively interact with clients, families, and the FirstLight team

State-required certifications may be required

Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and maintain valid auto insurance

Ability to read and understand short instructions, correspondence, and memos

Ability to effectively communicate through written and verbal language

Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization

Ability to evaluate situations and make complex decisions using critical thinking and reasoning.

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a local franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this local office. All inquiries about employment at this location should be made directly to the franchisee, and not to the FirstLight Home Care Support Center.