Home Care Aide Respite Care Rockford, IL

Job Title: Respite Caregiver (Part-Time)

Schedule: 2 Hours per Week (1 Day per Week)
Position Type: Part-Time / Flexible

Position Summary

We are seeking a compassionate and reliable Respite Caregiver to provide short-term relief to a primary caregiver. Services are provided in the client’s home and focus on ensuring the client’s safety, comfort, and well-being during scheduled respite hours.

This position is ideal for someone seeking limited, consistent weekly hours.

Essential Responsibilities

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  Provide supervision and companionship to the client

  
  


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  Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) as needed (toileting, grooming, mobility assistance)

  
  


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  Prepare light meals or snacks

  
  


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  Assist with medication reminders (no administration unless certified and authorized)

  
  


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  Engage client in meaningful activities (conversation, games, light exercise, etc.)

  
  


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  Ensure client safety at all times

  
  


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  Light housekeeping related to client care

  
  


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  Communicate any changes in client condition to the office promptly

  
  

Qualifications

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  Previous caregiving experience preferred (home care, CNA, DSP, or similar)

  
  


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  Ability to pass background check 

  
  


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  Reliable transportation

  
  


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  Compassionate, patient, and dependable

  
  


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  Ability to follow care plans and agency policies

  
  

Physical Requirements

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  Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 25 pounds (if applicable to client needs)

  
  


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  Ability to assist with transfers if required

  
  

Compensation

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  Hourly rate based on experience

  
  


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  Paid training (if applicable)

  
  

Flexibility – We understand how difficult it can be to find a job that balances your time with school, kids, or other priorities. We’ll do our best to provide flexible options that work with your schedule. You will be required to come to one of our offices for onboarding.

FULL TIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST W/ EVEN MORE BENEFITS

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Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

As an equal opportunity employer including Disability/Veterans, Destiny Healthcare Services/Golden Touch Home Care recognizes that our strength lies in our people. We are committed to diversity.

Accommodation for Applicants

Destiny Healthcare Services/Golden Touch Home Care is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals. Supporting medical or religious documentation will be required where applicable.

If you are a qualified individual, you may request a reasonable accommodation at any point in the selection process. If you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings through this site or apply through our online system or in-person at our Rockford office, please contact us.