Caregiver Assistant

Bickford Senior Living; Itasca (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team dedicated to enhancing the lives of seniors as a Caregiver Assistant. In this fulfilling role, you will support residents' daily needs, ensuring their dignity and happiness. This position offers an array of benefits, including competitive wages and medical coverage. You'll work in a supportive environment that values your contributions and provides opportunities for personal and professional growth. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401k with employer match

Prescription savings plans

529 Savings Plan for educational expenses

Daily pay availability

Positive working environment

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; related experience preferred.
• Willingness to complete Certified Nurse Aide course within six months.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care based on residents' service plans.
• Assist with daily living activities and social engagement.
• Communicate changes in residents' needs to clinical leadership.

Skills

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving abilities

Time management skills

Ability to handle multiple priorities

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Nurse Aide course

Job description

Join our dynamic team at Bickford Senior Living as a Caregiver Assistant! The Caregiver Assistant supports resident care within the branch, ensuring residents' daily needs are met compassionately, maintaining their dignity, and helping them live their lives to the fullest.

This position offers a variety of benefits that vary based on employment status. Some of these benefits include:

• Competitive wages
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, & ROTHk (with employer match)
• Benefits start the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment for full-time employees
• Prescription savings plans
• 529 Savings Plan for educational expenses
• A positive working environment where purpose is found
• Pay available daily

"There is no higher calling, no greater purpose than a caregiver. We are all made to love, connect, and serve 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 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 daily life, including activities of daily living, meal service, and social engagement
• Communicate appropriately with branch clinical leadership when a resident’s needs change
• Approach and care for residents with dementia

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED, or one-year related experience
• Willing to complete the Certified Nurse Aide course within six months of hire
• Willing to undertake additional training or education as required by specific states
• CPR and First Aid certifications or willingness to obtain them
• Ability to handle multiple priorities
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Good judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities

About Bickford Senior Living

Bickford Senior Living is a community of caregivers dedicated to enriching our residents’ happiness. Founded in 1991 in Olathe, Kansas, by the Eby Family, with Mary Bickford as our namesake. We have grown to over 50 locations in 7 states, maintaining a family environment that has served thousands of residents and employees over the years.

www.bickfordseniorliving.com/our-story

Why Work at Bickford?

Make a Difference Every Day: We are passionate about our mission to champion quality of life for seniors, delivering high-quality, personal care.

Be Part of a Supportive Community: Our environment extends support to team members through programs, rewards, and benefits.

Ignite Your Potential: We offer leadership development programs to help you grow and achieve your career goals.