Caregiver

Dimensions Living Morning Star; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid time off

Health/dental/vision insurance

Training & development

Mission-driven team

Job summary

Morning Star Village in Rockford, IL seeks compassionate Caregivers to provide daily resident care and support in our senior living community. Full-time, part-time, and PRN shifts available, including overnight. You’ll assist with ADLs, meals, mobility, safety, and engagement while collaborating with nursing and life enrichment staff.

Training provided; CPR/First Aid preferred or obtainable after hire. Join a mission-driven team that values respect, dignity, and high-quality care for residents

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a caregiver, home health aide, or personal care assistant preferred, but not required.
• CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to complete training upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility.
• Support residents during mealtimes, recreational activities, and daily routines, ensuring comfort and dignity.
• Respond promptly to resident needs and call lights, ensuring safety and attentiveness at all times.
• Assist with transferring and positioning residents, using proper safety techniques.
• Maintain a clean and organized living environment by assisting with light housekeeping tasks.
• Monitor residents’ health and behavior, and report any changes or concerns to nursing or leadership staff.
• Build positive, supportive relationships with residents and families.
• Encourage resident participation in social and wellness activities to enhance quality of life.
• Uphold the mission, values, and care standards of Health Dimensions Group in all interactions.
• Work alongside nurses, dining, and life enrichment staff to coordinate and deliver holistic care.
• Attend team meetings and training sessions to stay current on care practices and community updates.

Skills

Caregiver experience

CPR/First Aid

Communication

Flexibility

Job description

Join Our Team as a Caregiver!

Are you a compassionate and dependable individual with a heart for helping others? Morning Star Village is seeking Caregivers to provide exceptional care and support to residents in our senior living communities. If you love making a difference in people’s lives and want to be part of a mission-driven team, we want YOU on our team!

At Morning Star Village we’re all about making lives better—whether it’s for our residents, clients, or the incredible people who work with us (that’s you!). We believe in the power of hospitality, stewardship, integrity, respect, and humor, and we bring those values to life every single day.

What You’ll Do (AKA: Your Superpowers)

Deliver Compassionate Resident Care:

• Assist residents with activities of daily living including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility.
• Support residents during mealtimes, recreational activities, and daily routines, ensuring comfort and dignity.
• Respond promptly to resident needs and call lights, ensuring safety and attentiveness at all times.

Support a Safe & Healthy Environment:

• Assist with transferring and positioning residents, using proper safety techniques.
• Maintain a clean and organized living environment by assisting with light housekeeping tasks.
• Monitor residents’ health and behavior, and report any changes or concerns to nursing or leadership staff.

Promote Engagement & Well-Being:

• Build positive, supportive relationships with residents and families.
• Encourage resident participation in social and wellness activities to enhance quality of life.
• Uphold the mission, values, and care standards of Health Dimensions Group in all interactions.

Collaborate with Team Members:

• Work alongside nurses, dining, and life enrichment staff to coordinate and deliver holistic care.
• Attend team meetings and training sessions to stay current on care practices and community updates.

What You Bring to the Table (Besides Your Big Heart)

Experience & Training:

• Prior experience as a caregiver, home health aide, or personal care assistant preferred, but not required.
• CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to complete training upon hire.

Skills & Qualities:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact with residents, families, and team members.
• Ability to provide care with kindness, patience, and respect for residents' dignity and independence.
• Dependable and flexible with shift availability (including weekends or holidays as needed).

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, walk, lift, bend, and move throughout the shift.
• Able to assist with resident transfers and physical support using proper techniques.

Schedule:

Full-time Overnight (10pm-6:30am)

Part-time AM (6am-2:30pm)

PRN/On-Call

Perks & Benefits (Because You Deserve It!)

• Competitive hourly pay & shift differentials
• Paid time off & flexible scheduling options
• Health, dental & vision insurance for qualifying team members
• Ongoing training & career growth opportunities
• A supportive, mission-driven team that values your impact every day

Morning Star Village is an Equal Opportunity Employer