In Home Service Worker; Caregiver

Position: In Home Service Worker (Caregiver)

About Sasha’s Home Care Agency

Sasha’s Home Care Agency is a newly established, licensed non-medical home care agency preparing for a soft launch. We are intentionally building a strong, reliable caregiver team before taking on a full client caseload.

This opportunity is ideal for caregivers who:

• Want to get in early with a growing agency
• Are open to part-time or backup work initially
• Value flexibility and professionalism
• Want the opportunity for more consistent hours as the agency grows

Position Summary

The In-Home Services Worker provides non-medical care and support to clients in their personal residences to help them live safely, comfortably, and independently. Services include assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs), companionship, light housekeeping, and safety monitoring, in accordance with Illinois regulations.

Assignments and hours will vary based on client needs during this startup phase.

Pay Structure (Transparent & Fair)

$17–$25/hour
, based on:

• Level of care required
• Client acuity (companion care, personal care, dementia support)
• Shift type (day, evening, overnight, weekend)
• Experience, training, and reliability

Key Responsibilities (Based on Assignment)

• Assist with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, mobility, transfers, and feeding
• Provide companionship and emotional support
• Prepare meals and assist with errands when assigned
• Perform light housekeeping and laundry
• Monitor client safety and report concerns or changes in condition
• Respond appropriately to emergencies and follow care plans
• Complete required documentation accurately and timely
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times

Permitted Non-Medical Tasks

(Performed after training and competency evaluation)

• Personal hygiene and mouth care
• Ambulation and transfers using assistive devices
• Toileting and incontinence care
• Meal preparation and safe feeding assistance
• Medication reminders (pre-dosed only)
• Light housekeeping and laundry
• Nail filing (not cutting), repositioning, shaving (electric razor only)
• Oxygen support tasks when trained

Prohibited Tasks

Caregivers may not perform medical or licensed tasks, including:

• Administering medications or injections
• Wound care or dressing changes
• Managing catheters, IVs, or tubes
• Handling client finances or acting as power of attorney
• Any task requiring a professional license

Scheduling Expectations (Soft Launch — Please Read)

This is a startup soft-launch position
:

• Hours may begin as-needed or backup
• No guaranteed hours at hire
• Consistent schedules increase as clients are onboarded
• Caregivers who demonstrate flexibility and reliability are prioritized for permanent placements

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age
• Caregiving experience preferred (home care, assisted living, or family care)
• Current CPR & First Aid certification required (or must be obtained before first assignment)
• Ability to provide personal care if assigned
• Reliable transportation
• Ability to pass background check and onboarding requirements
• Ability to follow care plans and document services
• Compassionate, dependable, and professional

Preferred (Not Required):

• Dementia or Alzheimer’s care experience
• Overnight or weekend availability

Why Work With Us (Even During a Startup Phase)

✔ Fair pay tied to care complexity

✔ Respectful leadership and clear expectations

✔ Opportunity to grow with the agency

✔ No rushed placements or unsafe assignments

✔ Supportive onboarding and supervision

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sasha’s Home Care Agency is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $17.00 – $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 — 35 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Mileage reimbursement
• Referral program

Work Location:

In person

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