Care Professional

## Description ## ## **Lindsey Life Home Care understands that life isn't always flexible, but our home care service is. By offering services to older adults for just an hour or for days at a time, Lindsey Life is ready to meet the client's needs. Our goal is to help older adults stay as independent as possible and continue to enjoy the things they love.** ## If you are motivated to make a difference in someone's life in meaningful ways, consider joining the Lindsey Life team! This position is ideal for compassionate, dependable and patient people who enjoy helping others. ## **As a Care Professional, responsibilities may include:** - light housekeeping such as vacuuming, dusting, dishes, or other chores the client may need help with. - help prepare meals. - assist with toileting, bathing or grooming needs. - Provide companionship to our clients. - Help with errand running such as grocery shopping, transportation to doctors' appointments, post office stops, and more. - Participate in daily activity engagement. - Provide medication reminders. - Communicate with the office about changes in client status. #### **Benefits and Compensation:** - The pay range for this position is $18.75 - $19.40 per hour and is based on experience. Differentials: $1 per hour more for weekend shifts, $.50 more per hour for Flexcare shifts. **Optional enrollment and/or access to the following benefits is available to full time and part time employees:** - Health Insurance - Dental Insurance - Vision Insurance - Medical and Dependent Flexible Spending Account - AFLAC policies including Short Term Disability, Cancer, Specified Health Event and Off-Site Accident - Long Term Disability (full-time) - Life Insurance - **The following optional enrollment and/or access to the following benefits is available to all employees:** - Mandated Paid Time Off Accrual - Complementary Meals while Working - Employee Assistance Program - On-Site Fitness Center - Uniform Purchase Assistance - Enrollment in Lifelock and AAA - Stipend for use of your smart phone - Travel reimbursement - Paid Training #### **Job Requirements:** - In order to protect the health and wellbeing of clients and team members, all employees are encouraged to be vaccinated against COVID-19. - Due to the nature of this job, a valid Illinois Driver's License, reliable transportation, and active auto insurance is mandatory. - Reference check and background check will be conducted prior to employment. - Must be comfortable working in homes where dogs/cats/smoke may be present. - Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English Language. - Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, clients, & general public. - Must be able to react appropriately for situations that may arise in client care settings. - We are an equal opportunity employer. **Some important things to consider:** Working every other weekend is required. Due to the nature of the services we provide, we cannot guarantee 40 hours per week. Shifts range from 3 to 12 hours. Night shifts can begin as early as 8:00pm. The Lindsey Life Home Care Professional Uniform consists of sage green scrubs. **Why join Lindsey Life?** If you're looking for a rewarding career where your compassion and dedication truly matter, we invite you to apply to join the team. Your support and care can make all the different in someone's life - helping them live safely, comfortably, and with dignity in their own home. We look forward to talking with you more about this important position.