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Home Care Aide

Harvest In-Home Care
2 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
Plainfield, Illinois, United States
$17 - $18 USD hourly
Home Health Aide / Personal Care Assistant

Caregiver Position – Job Description

We are seeking compassionate and dependable caregivers to provide direct care and support to clients in their homes. Caregivers play a vital role in ensuring client safety, comfort, and quality of life.

Responsibilities

Caregivers will assist clients with activities of daily living, including but not limited to:

  • Housekeeping and maintaining a clean, safe environment
  • Personal care (bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, hair and skin care, shaving)
  • Positioning, lifting, and transferring clients safely
  • Meal preparation and ensuring proper nutrition and hydration
  • Medication reminders
  • Keeping accurate daily care records and documentation
  • Observing and reporting any changes in the client’s physical, mental, or home environment
  • Encouraging and supporting social interaction and engagement

Qualifications

  • Must be 18 years of age or older
  • Previous experience as a caregiver, CNA, or HHA preferred
  • Must be available at least 16 hours per week, including occasional weekends
  • Must be in good physical health and able to perform caregiving duties safely
  • Must demonstrate respect for clients, strong ethics, and maintain confidentiality at all times
  • Must complete 16 hours of required state in-service/training
  • Must pass a background check
  • Must have a current TB test on file prior to first assignment
  • Must be honest, dependable, and compassionate
  • Applicants living close to the service area are strongly preferred