Caregiver/CNA/Personal Assistant

Amada Senior Care North Shore; Lake Bluff (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to enriching the lives of seniors through compassionate care. As a Caregiver, you will play a vital role in assisting individuals with daily living activities, ensuring their comfort and well-being. This position offers the chance to make a meaningful impact while working in a supportive environment. You will provide personal care, emotional support, and companionship, all while adhering to best practices in caregiving. If you are passionate about helping others and want to be part of a team that values quality care, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

401(k)

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Paid training

Referral program

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• Compassionate caregiver with 1+ years of experience in senior care.
• Knowledge of HIPAA and proficiency in caregiving techniques required.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care tasks and provide companionship.
• Help with meal preparation, medication reminders, and light housekeeping.

Skills

Experience in assisted living or senior care environments

Knowledge of HIPAA regulations

Proficiency in caregiving techniques

Ability to manage challenging behaviors effectively

Familiarity with home care systems

Background in childcare, social work, or related fields

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Competence in meal preparation for special dietary needs

Education

1 year of experience or equivalent

Valid ID and Social Security Card

Driver's License

Job description

*** MUST HAVE 1+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE ***

Job Summary: We are seeking a compassionate Caregiver to join our team. The Caregiver will provide assistance to individuals in their daily living activities, ensuring their comfort and well-being.

Responsibilities:

• Assist clients with personal care tasks such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Help with meal preparation and medication reminders.
• Perform light housekeeping tasks.
• Escort clients to appointments and run errands.
• Monitor and report changes in client's health status.
• Implement behavior management techniques when necessary.

Skills:

• Experience in assisted living or senior care environments.
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations.
• Proficiency in caregiving techniques.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviors effectively.
• Familiarity with home care systems.
• Background in childcare, social work, or related fields.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Competence in meal preparation for special dietary needs.

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of those in need. If you are a dedicated individual with a passion for caregiving, we encourage you to apply. Amada Senior Care provides care services for seniors and their families. We are committed to enriching lives by providing nurturing, compassionate senior home care. Our caregivers understand that it’s essential to show compassion and really connect with their clients to make the transition to care easier. At Amada, quality care is our priority.

What you will be doing: Assisting clients with activities of daily living. Services may include, but are not limited to, activity of daily living support, personal care, bathing/toileting, medication reminding, light housekeeping, personal laundry, cooking, shopping, assistance in getting to and from appointments, maintenance of household records, and companionship.

Job Requirements:

• Valid ID and Social Security Card - (Required)
• 1 year of experience or equivalent - (Required)
• Driver's License - (Preferred)

Ability to commute/relocate: North/Western Suburbs: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $16.50 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• On call
• Rotating weekends
• Weekends as needed