Caregiver - 2023

BrightStar Care; Elmwood Park (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Free Training

Flexible schedule

Performance bonus

Job summary

BrightStar Care in Elmwood Park, IL is seeking a full-time Caregiver. In this role, you'll provide vital personal care and assistance to clients, ensuring their comfort and well-being. We offer flexible scheduling and a supportive environment where you can thrive.

As a caregiver, you'll assist with daily living activities and mobility while maintaining detailed records. Candidates should have at least one year of experience and a high school diploma or GED. Join us and contribute to a higher standard of home care!

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of documented caregiver or home care assistance experience.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Certified CPR and negative TB skin test or chest x-ray required.

Responsibilities

• Provide various personal care services to meet client needs.
• Assist clients with daily tasks like feeding and meal preparation.
• Document observed changes in the client's condition.

Skills

Personal care services

Mobility assistance

Daily task assistance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certified CPR

Job description

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Caregiver - 2023

Local Agency: BrightStar Care of Elmwood Park | Location: Elmwood Park, IL | Position Type: Full Time - hourly | Req ID: 2496737

Are you looking for a home care job where you can make a difference in people’s lives? Do you want to work for a home care agency that truly cares about you? That’s where you can shine. We are proud to offer you the opportunity to pursue your passion at your own level, on a flexible schedule, and with the recognition. Come work for us and see how BrightStar Care employees uphold A Higher Standard.

What We Offer

• PRN options available
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free Training
• Gas cards
• Part of a team with RN Oversight
• 13 week performance bonus
• Employee referral bonus
• On-Call bonus
• Weekly pay w/ direct deposit
• Flexible schedule
• National company with over 300+ locations
• We promote from within
• Continuing education assistance
• Nurse and Employee of the month
• HomeCare Pulse
• Employer of Choice
• Mobile time tracking and care notes, employees can easily clock in and out for work right from a mobile device (Online or offline)
• Over 95% of BrightStar locations are Joint Commission accredited or in process

We strongly live our value of a work‑life balance by providing our employees with the following:

• We offer flexible work schedules on a variety of home assignments
• Weekend and evening opportunities

Responsibilities

• Various personal care services as necessary to meet the client’s or patient’s needs
• Providing assistance with daily tasks, including but not limited to: feeding, meal preparation, linen changes, light housekeeping
• Assisting client with active and passive mobility work defined by the plan of care, and documenting observed changes to the Director of Nursing

Requirements

• Minimum one (1) year of documented caregiver, home care assistance experience is required
• High school diploma or GED
• Certified CPR and negative TB skin test or chest x‑ray
• Must be able to stand, walk, squat, bend, kneel, reach, twist, push and pull. Varied assistance is required depending on the mobility of the client.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds

BrightStar Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.