Administrative Assistant

Responsive recruiter About the Role:Join Assisting Hands of Orland Park as an Administrative Assistant, where you will play a crucial role in supporting our leadership team. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a compassionate company dedicated to providing exceptional in-home care services.

Responsibilities:

• Manage executive schedules, including appointments, meetings, and travel arrangements.
• Prepare and organize documents, reports, and presentations for meetings.
• Act as a liaison between executives and internal/external stakeholders.
• Coordinate office operations and ensure efficient workflow.
• Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Assist in project management and track progress on key initiatives.
• Support financial tasks such as invoicing and budget tracking.
• Foster a positive office environment and promote team collaboration.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in an executive support role or similar position.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Compassionate demeanor and commitment to providing exceptional service.

About Us:Assisting Hands of Orland Park has been serving the community with a mission to enhance the quality of life for our clients through personalized in-home care. Our clients love us for our dedicated staff and compassionate services, while our employees appreciate our supportive work environment and commitment to professional growth. Compensation: $45,000.00 per year

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Assisting Hands Home Care prides itself on offering compassionate, dependable home care to their clients across the US. Their unparalleled reputation of quality home care covers a broad spectrum of services ranging from aging care for the elderly, post-surgery care, transitional care from a hospital or rehab, to post maternity care for those mothers who need care after the birth of their child.

Aside from the company’s mission for quality home care and passion for the value of family, one of the other reasons that Assisting Hands has provided such exceptional care to their clients is due to their high standards for hiring.

According to the company’s Vice President, Gail Stout, Assisting Hands Home Care believes that the caregivers are the face of the company. “Our agencies hire caregivers that first and foremost align with our company’s core values.” Gail went on to explain that their agencies do a complete interview process of each hiring candidate. “We look for the three most important qualities in our caregivers which is professionalism, empathy, and strong communication skills.”  Additionally, the agencies do a comprehensive background screening, training and verification of skill competency. “Each AHHC agency has a robust pool of caregivers but we are always looking to hire additional caregivers that meet our guidelines and criteria for caring for our clients,” Gail said.

According to some of the agencies’ caregivers, Assisting Hands motivates their employees to give the best care possible. “They treat their caregivers with very high standards,” said Fatima L.  She went on to say that the company strives to provide quality care to their clients for all their individual needs. “Because of this quality care it makes a great difference to all elderly clients and their families.”

Some of the other comments made by various Assisting Hands caregivers are “I applaud this company for the high standards and ethics that I have witnessed…” - Julie J.

“I have worked for home care companies in the past and none of them are at all like Assisting Hands Home Care. I feel like a genuinely valued employee.”  Kelsey L.

“What I have experienced since working at AHHC is that the company truly cares about its clients just as well as its employees. They are always willing to help and go the extra mile to meet everyone’s needs.” LaEasha G.

Assisting Hands Home Care and their employees believe that there is value to offering dependable care and compassion to those in need which is witnessed on a daily basis by both the staff and the clients. No matter what service is being provided, from light housekeeping and making meals to helping with bathing and grooming needs, caring for others with dignity and dedication is paramount to Assisting Hands Home Care which is reflected in AHHC caregivers.