Care Giver - 1st Shift

Discovery Senior Living; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Earned wage access

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

401(k) with employer match

Paid training

Uniforms provided

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Heartis Village Senior Living, now part of Discovery Management Group, is seeking compassionate caregivers to enrich the lives of residents. You will provide hands-on personal care and companionship in a home-like setting, with shifts that include early mornings and weekends.

We value CNA credentials when possible, require a high school diploma or GED, and welcome applicants 18+. Benefits include competitive wages, earned wage access, and growth opportunities within a large senior living family.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Experience with seniors preferred.
• Strong communication with residents and team.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on care including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, ambulation, transferring and eating assistance.
• Respond to resident call bells and security system promptly.
• Maintain clean, organized resident rooms and care areas.
• Offer companionship and emotional support; engage residents in activities.
• Notify supervisor or healthcare coordinator of increased care needs.

Skills

Caring demeanor

Strong communication

Compassionate approach

Education

High School diploma or GED

CNA certification preferred

Job description

Heartis Village Senior Living is looking for compassionate, caring, and dedicated individuals to join our team!

Heartis Village is now part of the Discovery Management Group;

Discovery Management Group leadsone of the nation’s most purpose-driven and people-centered senior livingorganizations, managing and enhancing senior living communities across theUnited States. With a focus on operational excellence, lifestyle personalization,and culture-driven leadership, we proudly serve residents and families withmore than 15,000 units nationwide and growing.

As part of one of the largestsenior living families in the U.S., our communities have earned Great Place toWork® certifications from 2022–2027. At Discovery Management Group, purposeguides our work, culture fuels our success, and growth defines our future. Wecontinually aspire and invest in learning and development opportunities thatsupport our team members’ professional growth, ensuring every team member hasthe tools to build a meaningful and rewarding career.

Discover You Purpose with us at HEARTIS VILLAGE SENIOR LIVING.

As Caregiver, you’ll play an essential role in enriching the lives of seniors, creating meaningful connections, and making a difference every single day.

Your Role

As the Caregiver, your role includes providing hands-on care and physical and emotional support to each resident while maintaining a safe and comfortable home-like environment.

Position Highlights

• Status: FULL TIME or PART TIME
• Schedule: 8-hour shifts: 6 am - 2 pm or 12-hour shifts: 6 am - 6 pm including every other weekend
• Location: 8201 N. IL Route 91, Peoria, IL 61615
• Rate of Pay: Based on years of experience

What You’ll Do

• Responsible for designated group of residents during shift; ensures awareness of whereabouts and conducts frequent checks
• Provide daily personal care support, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, ambulation, transferring, and eating assistance
• Respond to security system and resident call bells promptly
• Help residents maintain independence while promoting dignity, safety, and overall well-being
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of resident rooms and work areas
• Offer companionship, encouragement, and emotional support to residents
• Engage residents in meaningful life skills activities and enrichment programs
• Notify supervisor and/or health care coordinator if a resident has increased care needs
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Certified Nurse’s Aid (CNA) certification preferred
• High School diploma or GED required
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Prior experience working with seniors preferred
• Strong communication skills with residents, team members, and leadership
• Compassionate, resident-focused approach with superior customer service skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Sound judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities

Benefits You’ll Enjoy

• Competitive wages
• Early access to earned wages before payday!
• Flexible scheduling options with full-time and part-time hours
• Paid time off and Holidays (full-time)
• Comprehensive benefit package including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurances (full-time)
• 401(K) with employer match
• Paid training
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Company provided uniforms
• Employee Assistance Program

DiscoverySenior Living Earned Coveted Great Place to Work Certification for 2025-2026!

Alarge part of what makes Discovery different from other companies in thisindustry is our willingness to embrace change. At Discovery Senior Living, weare constantly challenging how we are doing things to ensure the lifestyle weare offering our residents is absolutely the greatest value proposition in themarketplace. It’s just as important to us that the environment and culture forour team members are constantly refreshed. In addition, embracing and evenencouraging change brings a never-ending supply of new energy to our businessand our culture. That energy translates to other far-reaching positive impactson our residents as well as our team members.

Our Culture& Values

Sooften, what brings people together is deeply rooted in who we are and what westand for. And at Discovery Senior Living, we’re unified by certain, corevalues, which we call our “Pillars of Excellence.” They make up the fabric ofour company, and include TEAMWORK, INTEGRITY, PERFORMANCE, ACCOUNTABILITY,COMPASSION, HARD WORK and CREATIVITY.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment forall team members. EOE D/V

A Note to Applicants

This job description outlines the general nature and levelof responsibilities for this role and is not an exhaustive list of all duties.Qualified individuals with disabilities, as defined by the ADA, must be able toperform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation,as determined on a case-by-case basis.

Agency Policy

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from staffingagencies. Please refrain from contacting hiring managers directly.

RegulatoryCompliance & Background Screening

DiscoverySenior Living complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employmentlaws and regulatory requirements governing hiring practices, backgroundscreening, and workforce eligibility. Employment may be contingent uponsuccessful completion of state-mandated and/or federally required backgroundscreenings, which may include criminal history checks, fingerprint-basedscreening, Level 2 background screening, registry verification, and otherscreenings required for healthcare and senior living roles with direct orindirect resident access.

Certainpositions may be subject to additional requirements under federal programs,including CMS, Medicare, and Medicaid regulations, as well as state-specificlicensing or regulatory agencies. Screening requirements vary by role andjurisdiction, and candidates must meet all applicable standards as a conditionof employment. These measures support regulatory compliance and help maintain asafe, secure environment for residents, families, and team members.

Employmentin Florida is contingent upon completion of a Level 2 background screeningin accordance with Florida AHCA requirements. Applicants will be required tocomplete fingerprinting and background screening through the AHCAClearinghouse. For more information, please visit: https://info.flclearinghouse.com.

JOB CODE: 1009922