LOCAL JOBS: Package Handlers, Liquor Store Associates, Senior Caregivers and MORE

Welcome to Patch LOCAL JOBS, the go-to source for local employers and job seekers. Several openings crossed our desk this week thanks to local employers who want to hire in the communities they serve. Others we pick up driving around town. If you know of a local job opening send it into lorraine.swanson@patch.com or daniell@patch.com.

Artists, Actors and Musicians

Jeannie McQueenie Productions is looking for actors, artists and musicians for educational and entertainment puppet shows. For more information, call 773-220-6693.

 

Liquor Store Sales Associates

The new Binny’s Beverage Mart currently under construction in Evergreen Park is hiring full- and part-time sales associates. Interested Applicants can start applying now at www.binnys.com/careers. Representatives from Binny’s will conduct interviews with applicants at the Evergreen Park Village Hall Council Chambers at 9418 S. Kedzie Ave. on the following dates; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 17, 18 and 22; and from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Oct. 22. The respresentatives will also meet with walk-ins, but you are encouraged to apply beforehand. For more information about the interview days, contact the director of recruiting at amy@binnys.com.

 

Music Director

United by Faith Lutheran Church in Evergreen Park has an opening for a music director. Learn more about the position here. To apply, call the church office at 708-422-6301.

Fire System/Extinguisher Serviceman 

Experience is preferred, but the company will train the right candidate. This is a full-time position working in the south suburbs. Salary will be commiserate with experience. A clean driving record is required. Fax resumes to 708-597-5850.

Senior Caregivers

Home Sweet Home Care is an independently owned and operated private duty home care agency located in La Grange, serving clients in Cook and Eastern DuPage counties.  We have a need for compassionate and reliable caregivers to assist seniors in their homes with a variety of non-medical services, including companionship and conversation, meal preparation, grocery shopping and errands, light housework and laundry, assistance with bathing and dressing, and Alsheimer’s care. Driver’s license, work permit/social security required. Applicants will undergo a criminal background check. Email resumes to to Chicago@homesweethomecareservices.net.

  

Senior Living

SMITH SENIOR LIVING has several positions available, from nurses and certified nursing assistants, to maintenance, cooks and environmental technicians. For more information and to apply online, visit the website. Apply online www.smithseniorliving.org

Edward Jones Financial Advisor

The company is holding an informational and networking event on Oct. 29 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Hotel Allegro, 171 W. Randolph. As a financial advisor you would form meaningful, long-term relationships with clients, as you help them achieve their financial goals. You can register for the event at www.edwardjones.com/events. 

Director of Dining Services

Peace Village in Palos Park has an opening for a director of dining services for its independent living community. Five-plus years’ supervisory experience preferred. For more information about the position and to apply online, visit the Peace Village website.

 

Package Handlers

UPS is hiring part-time package handlers for the upcoming holiday season. This is a physical, fast-paced position that involves continual lifting, lowering and sliding packages that typically weigh 25 – 35pounds and may weigh up to 70 pounds. Part-time employees usually work 3 ½ - 4 hours each weekday (Monday through Friday) and typically do not work on weekends or selected holidays. The average work week is 17.5 to 20 hours. Apply online at UPS.

Finance Positions

The Illinois Credit Union League has several full- and part-time positions available, including an account coordinator, part-time accountant, branch operations, branch manager, call center representative and more. Apply online at ICU.

Adler Planetarium

The Adler Planetarium is hiring for several positions. For more information, go to Alder website.