Caregiver -Mon-Sat shift

Amada Senior Care North Shore; Deerfield (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Amada Senior Care North Shore in Deerfield is hiring a Caregiver to assist clients with daily living activities, including personal care, meal preparation, and companionship. The ideal candidate will have experience in senior care and strong communication skills. With options for full-time, part-time, and live-in arrangements, you can help enhance the lives of seniors while enjoying a flexible work schedule. Join a nurturing team committed to making a difference.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience or equivalent in caregiving.
• Valid ID and Social Security Card are mandatory.
• Driver's License is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care tasks such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
• Provide companionship and emotional support to clients.
• Help with meal preparation and medication reminders.

Skills

Experience in assisted living or senior care environments

Knowledge of HIPAA regulations

Proficiency in caregiving techniques

Ability to manage challenging behaviors effectively

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Job description

Overview

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 and Qualifications

• 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.

About Amada Senior Care

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 are trained to provide assistance with personal care and activities of daily living (ADLs) such as:

• Bathing/Dressing/Meal preparation/feeding/ Medication reminders
• Walking/exercise assistance/Light Housekeeping
• Errands/shopping/Toileting
• Non-medical help

At Amada Senior Care, our employees are our greatest asset and we work with them to find a schedule that works best for them. Help make our senior\'s lives full of love, security and peace. Currently seeking all positions, Full-time, Part-time, Live-In and Weekends.

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 house-keeping, personal laundry, cooking, shopping, assistance in getting to and from appointments, maintenance of household records, and companionship.

Openings Based in the Following Areas

Suburbs: Glenview, Evanston, Northbrook, Highland Park, Skokie, Niles, Chicago, Park Ridge, Lake Bluff, Libertyville, Lake Forest, Oakbrook, Forest Park, Riverside, Downers Grove, Westmont and more

Job Requirements

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