A caregiver job in DeKalb can give you the flexibility and satisfaction you're looking for from your career. At Visiting Angels® DeKalb, our caregivers assist elderly adults who struggle to perform day-to-day activities on their own. As a member of our caregiving team, you can enjoy the rewards of spending your work days supporting seniors in your community and improving their quality of life as they age.
To succeed as a caregiver, you need to be patient, kind, empathetic, communicative, and detail-oriented. You should also be prepared to build trust-based relationships with seniors and their loved ones. By relying on you for support and companionship, seniors can experience the difference of living life on their own terms at home.
Our caregiver jobs include a number of duties. Depending on the client's needs, you may be responsible for:
- Assisting with personal care routines
- Tidying up the home and doing chores
- Offering encouragement and emotional support
- Helping with mobility and walking
- Arranging transportation
- Monitoring clients' condition
Caregivers choose to work with our local care agency because they know we take specific measures to make our team members feel supported and appreciated. We offer competitive pay and a positive work environment as well as scheduling flexibility that enables care professionals to attain a comfortable work-life balance.
While you're welcome to apply if you have prior experience in the industry, this isn't a prerequisite to be considered for our team. Mainly, we're on the lookout for individuals who can deliver care with compassion and respect and who have a heart for helping others in need.
Are you ready to learn more about our caregiver jobs? Fill out the form below for details about our open positions in DeKalb, Campton Hills, Cortland, Dixon, Hampshire, La Salle, Genoa, Marseilles, Mendota, Pingree Grove, Rock Falls, Sandwich, Sterling, Peru, Rochelle, Streator, Sycamore, and throughout the surrounding areas.