Caregiver Needed - Weekends

Amada Senior Care Northshore; Deerfield (IL); On-site; USD 22,730 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Paid training

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

Amada Senior Care Northshore is seeking a compassionate Caregiver to join their team based in Deerfield, Illinois. The role focuses on providing assistance to clients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and well-being. Caregivers will assist with personal care, meal preparation, companionship, and monitor health status.

Openings exist in various suburbs, and candidates should have at least 1 year of experience in senior care or assisted living. Full-time and part-time positions are available with flexible scheduling options and competitive pay.

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.
• 1+ years of experience required.
• Driver's License (Preferred).

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.

Job description

Overview

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.

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.
• 1+ years of experience required.
• Driver's License (Preferred).

Openings & Location

Openings based in various 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. North/Western Suburbs area availability.

Job Details

• Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
• Pay: $16.50 - $18.00 per hour
• Supplemental Pay Types: Bonus opportunities
• 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

What you will be doing: Assisting clients with activities of daily living, personal care, bathing/toileting, medication reminders, light housekeeping, personal laundry, cooking, shopping, transportation to appointments, maintenance of household records, and companionship.