Full-Time Care Professional

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of others? At Home Instead, we value our Care Professionals® and offer a rewarding career with numerous benefits and opportunities for growth.

Objective

Home Instead® Care Professionals® provide a variety of non-medical services that allow seniors to remain in their homes. These services are meant to enhance the quality of life for seniors. Home Instead® Care Professionals® help clients and their families meet the challenges of aging with dignity, pride, care, and compassion.

As a CARE Pro You'll Enjoy

• Guaranteed Hours: Secure pay for a minimum of 35 hours per week.

• Guaranteed Wage: Consistent pay rate for all guaranteed hours based on your current wage.

• Health Care Benefits: Become eligible for health care benefits after just +0 days.

• Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML): Accumulate 6 days (48 hours) of paid PFML annually, plus additional time per our employee handbook.

• Weekly Schedule: Receive your weekly schedule from our dedicated Staffing Department.

Primary Responsibilities

• Reflect the core values of Home Instead®.

• Enhance Client Quality of Life: Contribute to a positive living environment to enhance a client's quality of life.

• Documentation: Document daily activities and report any significant changes in a client's needs or living conditions.

• Communication: Maintain regular communication with supervisors and franchise office staff.

• Companionship & Home Helper Services: Provide companionship and conversation, assist with walking, prepare meals and clean up, provide medication reminders, perform light housekeeping tasks, wash and iron laundry, run errands, and accompany clients to appointments.

• Personal Care Services: Assist with bathing, grooming, toileting, and incontinence issues.

• Specialized Services: Provide advanced Alzheimer's/Dementia care and Hospice care.

Secondary Responsibilities

• Complete all required training designated by the franchise office.

• Participate in company-sponsored training and social events, including Care Professionals® meetings.

• Report hours according to office policy & communicate changes in availability in a timely manner.

• Participate in annual Engagement and Pulse Surveys.

• Document client information in Client Journal or within the operating software app.

• May require running errands and providing incidental transportation for a client using your vehicle or a client's vehicle.

• Perform other reasonable duties as assigned.

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for this rewarding position, you must meet the following criteria:

• Comprehensive Training: Be trained and ready to provide all types of services within our scope of care, including using assistive devices and offering companionship.

• Versatility: Be willing to work with clients of all demographics and care levels, including those with special circumstances or challenging behaviors, such as Alzheimer's or dementia.

• Flexibility: Be prepared to travel across McHenry and parts of Lake, Cook and Kane Counties to see clients.

• Availability: Commit to a schedule of 5 days per week with availability from 10 PM to 8 PM, including every other weekend, to meet the 35+ hours per week requirement.

• Reliable Transportation: Have your own vehicle with a valid driver's license and insurance, and maintain a clean driving record.

• Age Requirement: Be at least 18 years old.

• Background Check: Willingness to undergo a background check and drug test.

• Technology Proficiency: Ability to learn technology for franchise offices using the home care tablet and for online training and development.

• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift, push, or pull 25 pounds, bend, twist, stoop, kneel, and reach.

• Environmental Adaptability: Ability to withstand exposure to dust, mold, mildew, and cleaning solutions, and to adapt to various living environments and locations.

• Client Communication: Ability to communicate with clients in a friendly and congenial manner.

Why Join Us?

At Home Instead, we believe in fostering a supportive and positive environment for our Care Professionals®. We provide ongoing training, professional development opportunities, and a community where you can thrive and make a real impact. If you are dedicated, compassionate, and ready to embark on a fulfilling career, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of a team that truly values your contributions!