Part-Time Companionship– Dementia Caregiver in Chicago, Illinois at Complete Health Services Inc
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Job Description
In-Home Caregivers of Illinois is seeking a patient, engaging, and compassionate female caregiver to provide part-time support for a client with dementia. This position focuses heavily on companionship, cognitive engagement, and light daily assistance to help our client maintain a safe, active, and fulfilling routine at home.
Schedule & Compensation:
Days: 2 days per week (Tuesdays & Thursdays)
Hours: 4 hours per shift (8 hours total per week)
Pay Rate: $18.00 - $20.00 /hr
Key Responsibilities:Cognitive Engagement: Facilitate mental stimulation exercises, memory games, and interactive activities tailored to dementia care.
Companionship: Provide warm, meaningful conversation and attentive supervision.
Meal Preparation: Assist with or prepare healthy, balanced meals.
Medication Reminders: Ensure daily medications are taken on time.
Light Housekeeping: Clean area after preping meals
Transportation/Errands: Drive client to local resturants, short outings, or social activities as needed with milage reimbursed.
Requirements:
Valid Driver’s License: Must have a clean driving record and reliable personal transportation.
Dementia Experience: Prior experience in memory care or dementia care is strongly preferred.
Key Traits: Engaging, patient, punctual, and empathetic.
Clean background check, reliable transportation, a drivers license, a negative drug screen, and a compassionate heart for the elderly.
What to Expect: Be prepared for a same-day interview as soon as you respond with a good working phone number and an updated resume.
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