Home Care Aide

As a homecare aide you will act as a bridge to independent living for a femal senior who also requires assistance with activities of daily living. From monitoring a client’s vital signs and physical or mental condition, tchores around the house, Home Health Aides allow clients to maintain the familiarity — and dignity — of living at home.

Hours: 8 hours per week but more hours per week can be requested. 

Home Health Aid Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive Pay
• Flexible Working Hours
• Health Insurance

Home Health Aid Responsibilities:

• Help clients with personal hygiene, dressing, bathing and other daily tasks
• Perform basic health care services for clients including checking vital signs or administering prescription medication
• Help with general light housekeeping, including cooking meals
• Make transportation arrangements or provide transportation for clients as needed
• Collect information about conditions and treatment plans from caregivers, nurses, doctors and family members
• Observe and report on each client’s condition
• Stay up-to-date with home health aide training, policies and procedures

Home Health Aid Requirements:

• Previous experience as a home health aide preferred but not required
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Access to reliable transportation
• Current CPR (American Heart Association) Certification is a plus
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check and provide references
• Ability to think and work both independently and with direction
• Must have exceptional personal hygiene
• Must be respectful and compassionate with a good bedside manner
• Knowledge of basic housekeeping
• Ability to accurately manage time keeping software

E-Verify

Destiny Healthcare Services/Golden Touch Home Care participates in the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program.

E-Verify English and Spanish (PDF)

Right to Work English and Spanish (PDF)

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 one of our Chicagoland offices, please contact us.