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DSP/ Caregiver – Afternoon Companion
Part Time • Orland Park
Responsive recruiter
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Training & development
Consistent afternoon schedule near Orland Park— ideal for caregivers looking to add hours to an existing morning case.
Schedule: Afternoon shifts available most days
Schedule: Afternoon shifts available most days
We are seeking a kind, dependable caregiver or Direct Support Professional (DSP) to support a friendly client with cerebral palsy. This role focuses on companionship, engaging activities, and light personal care support during afternoon hours.
This position is ideal for someone who enjoys building relationships and helping someone stay active and engaged.
Responsibilities
- Provide companionship and friendly conversation
- Play games, participate in activities, and encourage engagement
- Assist with bathing and personal hygiene
- Assist with transfers on and off the toilet
- Help with laundry and light household tasks related to the client
- Support a safe and positive daily routine
Ideal Caregiver
- Patient, friendly, and dependable
- Comfortable assisting with personal care
- Enjoys conversation, games, and activities
- Experience with caregiving, DSP, or home care preferred
Requirements
- Previous caregiving or personal care experience required
- Reliable transportation
- Ability to provide respectful personal care assistance
If you enjoy building meaningful connections and helping others live full and active lives, we would love to hear from you.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- 401k
- Dental insurance
- Flexible scheduling
- Vision insurance
- Paid Training
- Illinois Secure Choice
Requirements
- Driver's license
- Reliable Transportation
Compensation: $18.00 per hour
Professional caregivers go by many names: homemakers, home care aides, home health aides, certified nursing assistants, personal care assistants, direct care workers. No matter the name, what they all have in common is a calling to care for people in the comfort of their own homes.
This agency is independently owned and operated. Your application will go directly to the agency, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this agency. All inquiries about employment at this agency should be made directly to the agency location, and not to Home Care Evolution Corporate.
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Flexible work schedule
In 2014, there were nearly 1.8 million caregivers working in the U.S., with the potential to create 500,000 more jobs by 2024. (Source: Value of Home Care Report)
Being part of the family
Over the last five years, the home care industry has grown by more than 50%, and is projected to increase as demand grows. (Source: Value of Home Care Report)
Career advancement in a growing field
Job growth for caregivers is projected to increase by 26% through 2024, compared to just 6.5% on average for all occupations. (Source: Value of Home Care Report)
Opportunity to help seniors and people with disabilities stay at home
In a recent survey of more than 72,000 caregivers, the overall job satisfaction rating was 9.03 out of 10 – higher than previous years. (Source: Home Care Pulse)