Caregiver Assistant

Bickford Senior Living; Crystal Lake (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Pay available daily

PTO

Prescription savings plans

Job summary

Bickford Senior Living in Crystal Lake, IL is seeking a Caregiver Assistant to support residents with daily activities and compassionate, dignity-centered care. You will follow care plans and help with meals, mobility, and social engagement, while communicating changes to the branch team.

Qualified candidates should have a High School diploma or GED and be willing to enroll in a Certified Nurse Aide course within six months. Full-time roles offer comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates compassion and respect for residents.
• Ability to follow care plans and document changes.
• Willingness to complete CNA coursework within six months.

Responsibilities

• Provide care based on resident service plans.
• Assist with activities of daily living, meals, and social engagement.
• Communicate with branch leadership when needs change.
• Approach and care for residents with dementia.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Patience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CNA course enrollment within 6 months

Job description

• Overnight Shifts Available!!

Join our DYNAMIC team at Bickford Senior Living as a Caregiver Assistant! The Caregiver Assistant supports resident care within the branch. Ensuring Resident’s daily needs are met in a compassionate way that maintains their dignity, allowing them to live their life to the fullest!

FULL-TIME

• Full-time employees (30+ hours per week) are eligible for all benefits (medical, dental, vision, and voluntary products)
• Benefits start on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
• Prescription savings plans
• All employees are eligible for 401(k) with employer match
• Pay available daily
• Eligible for PTO

PART-TIME

• Part-time employees (29 or fewer hours per week) are eligible for Voluntary Life, Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Voluntary Long-Term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, Identity Protection, and Cyber Monitoring
• Benefits start on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
• Prescription savings plans
• All employees are eligible for 401(k) with employer match
• Pay available daily
• Eligible for PTO

PRN

• All employees are eligible for 401(k) with employer match
• Pay available daily
• Eligible for PTO

There is no higher calling, no greater purpose than a caregiver. Somehow, we’ve come to believe that caregiving is just for some of us and not all. Yet, at our core, we are all made to love, connect, to extend ourselves in service to others. The question is… do we have the will to love, do what it takes, and risk ourselves in caring, even when the burden is great? In times of happiness and sadness, we are that caregiver – www.bickfordseniorliving.com/caregivers-manifesto

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Know the residents you serve, providing care based on their service plans.
• Assist in all aspects of a resident’s daily life, including activities of daily living, meal service, and social engagement.
• Appropriately communicate with branch clinical leadership when a resident’s needs change.
• Knowledge of how to approach and care for residents with dementia.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; or one-year related experience.
• Willing to successfully complete the Certified Nurse Aide course within six months of hire.
• Willing to take additional training or education, which specific states may require.
• CPR and First Aid certifications required or willingness to obtain certification.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Possess written and verbal skills for effective communication.
• Competent in organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrates good judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

ABOUT BICKFORD SENIOR LIVING

Bickford Senior Living is a community of caregivers who are dedicated to doing whatever it takes to enrich our resident’s happiness. Founded in 1991 in Olathe, Kansas, by the Eby Family. Mary Bickford, the matriarch of the family, was the first resident of a Bickford Branch and our namesake. That location became the start of a tradition of caring that has extended to over 50 locations in 7 states. Although Bickford Senior Living has grown in size… we pride ourselves in the family environment that is the foundation on which Bickford has served thousands of residents and employees throughout the years.

www.bickfordseniorliving.com/our-story

At Bickford, you will…

Make a Difference Every Day

We are passionate about our mission — to champion quality of life for all seniors. We deliver high-quality care with a personal touch and encourage our residents to enjoy life to the fullest.

Be Part of a Uniquely Supportive Community

The care-focused environment we create for residents extends to our team members. We offer programs, rewards, and benefits to help you live your best.

Ignite Your Potential

We believe potential has no limits. We offer best-in-class leadership development programs designed to grow our leaders. We are committed to helping our team members achieve their career goals.