Caregiver

Avid Health at Home Illinois LLC; Mount Vernon (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid time off

Mileage Reimbursement

Referral program

Job summary

Avid Health at Home Illinois LLC is seeking caring caregivers to assist clients with medication, mobility, personal care, and daily tasks. The role emphasizes safety, compassion, and reliable support in home settings.

Expect to help with meals, light housekeeping, and errands while maintaining strong communication with clients and families. Flexible shifts, competitive pay, and opportunities for growth are offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Caregiving experience preferred (1 year).
• Ability to assist with personal care, mobility, meals, and transportation.

Responsibilities

• Help clients take prescribed medication.
• Assist clients with ambulation and mobility around the house or outside (doctor's appointments, walks etc.).
• Assist clients with personal care and hygiene.
• Help clients with physical therapy exercises.
• Plan and prepare meals with assistance from the clients (when they are able).
• Do the client's shopping or accompany them when they shop.
• Perform light housekeeping duties that clients can't complete on their own.
• Be a pleasant and supportive companion.
• Report any unusual incidents.
• Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency.

Skills

Caregiving experience

Housekeeping & cooking

Health & safety aware

Compassionate

Time management

Communication skills

Strong ethics

Physical endurance

High school diploma

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Responsibilities

• Help clients take prescribed medication
• Assist clients with ambulation and mobility around the house or outside (doctor's appointments, walks etc.)
• Assist clients with personal care and hygiene
• Help clients with physical therapy exercises
• Plan and prepare meals with assistance from the clients (when they are able)
• Do the client's shopping or accompany them when they shop
• Perform light housekeeping duties that clients can't complete on their own
• Be a pleasant and supportive companion
• Report any unusual incidents
• Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency

Skills

• Proven experience as a caregiver
• Knowledge of housekeeping activities and cooking with attention to dietary constraints
• Willingness to adhere to health and safety standards
• Respectful and compassionate
• Good time management skills
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong ethics
• Physical endurance
• High school diploma or equivalent

Benefits

• Competitive experience-based pay
• DAILY PAY (TapCheck Daily Pay Option Available)
• One week full vacation (PTO)
• Performance-based increases and bonuses
• 401k WITH a 4% company match program
• Paid holiday premiums (1.5x pay)
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Mentoring and on-going support by experienced caregivers and leaders
• Growth opportunities
• Consistent scheduling to work with everyone’s schedules and location preferences
• Referral bonuses & performance-based bonuses

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Salary: $17.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• On call
• Overnight shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• COVID-19 considerations:

Still actively keeping our caregivers and clients safe. Providing masks for our caregivers. Will discuss our company policy upon hire.

Requirements

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
• Work Location: In person

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time