Home Care Aide (HCA) - English Speaking

Home Care Aide – Join CASL

Join CASL as a Home Care Aide to provide compassionate, high‑quality care for senior adults in their own homes while receiving competitive pay and benefits. Whether you are already caring for a loved one or looking to start a fulfilling caregiving role, CASL supports your work with training, flexible scheduling, and a supportive team.

• Direct Participant Care:
  Execute tasks listed in the participant’s Plan of Care, ensuring adherence to personalized care plans.
• Household Assistance:
  Perform routine household duties such as making beds, dusting, washing dishes, vacuuming, cleaning floors, and maintaining kitchen and bathroom cleanliness.
• Household Shopping:
  Provide assistance for purchasing household necessities, including foods and cleaning supplies as outlined by the authorized care plan.
• Meal Preparation:
  Prepare balanced meals that follow dietary plans and guidelines specified in the authorized care plan.
• Personal Care Support:
  Aid participants with personal hygiene tasks such as shaving, brushing teeth, bathing, dressing, and dental hygiene under specific direction.
• Medication Reminders:
  Assist with self‑administered medications by reading instructions and uncapping medication containers, following prescribed care plans.
• Accompaniment and Support:
  Accompany participants to medical facilities, shopping, errands, and other activities specified in the Plan of Care to ensure safety and companionship.
• Observation and Reporting:
  Monitor participants’ functioning and report concerns or changes to the Field Supervisor.
• Training and Development:
  Attend a minimum of 12 hours of in‑service training each year to enhance caregiving skills.
• Additional Responsibilities:
  Support In‑Home Care participants and initiatives as needed, ensuring flexibility and alignment with CASL’s evolving goals.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• At least one year of employment in a comparable human service capacity, or
• At least one year of experience in caregiving for a dependent child or adult family member.

• Knowledge and skills in housekeeping, food preparation, and personal care.
• Experience and skills in senior care.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a client‑focused approach.
• Must complete 24 hours of pre‑service training and obtain a certificate upon completion.

• $19.50 per hour.
• Flexible scheduling to fit your availability.
• $200 referral bonus when a referred caregiver completes 90 days of employment.
• Compliance with Cook County’s Paid Sick Leave Ordinance; accrued sick leave for eligible employees.
• Comprehensive training and ongoing support – no prior experience required.
• Opportunities for professional growth and 12 hours of in‑service training annually.

CASL is an equal‑opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.