Caregiver - North Chicago

Amada Senior Care Northshore; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Flexible scheduling

Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance

401K (eligible for full time employees

Direct Deposit

Overtime paid

Paid Training

Referral Program

Job summary

Amada Senior Care Northshore in Illinois is seeking a compassionate caregiver with at least 1 year of experience to assist clients with daily living activities, provide companionship, and support in meal preparation and medication reminders. Responsibilities include bathing, grooming, dressing, light housekeeping, transportation to appointments, and monitoring health status.

We offer weekly pay, flexible schedules, benefits for full-time staff, paid training, and a supportive team dedicated to

Qualifications

• 1 year of caregiving experience or equivalent.
• Experience in assisted living or home care.
• Knowledge of HIPAA and patient privacy.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviors.
• Familiarity with elder care routines and safety.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with activities of daily living 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 health status and report changes.
• Implement behavior management techniques.

Skills

Compassionate care

HIPAA knowledge

Communication skills

Home care experience

Meal preparation

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. Every senior has unique care needs and preferences. Amada caregivers are trained to provide assistance with personal care and activities of daily living (ADLs) like:Bathing/Dressing/Meal preparation/feeding/ Medication reminders/Walking/exercise assistance/Light Housekeeping/Errands/shopping/Toileting/Non-medical help

*1+ YEARS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED*

Here's why Caregivers like working with us:

• WEEKLY PAY
• Part-time // Full-time Available
• Flexible scheduling - we'll work with you to find a schedule that works for you based on cases available
• 24-hour support - Our friendly staff is ready to help you whenever needed
• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance (eligible for full time employees)
• 401K (eligible for full time employees)
• Direct Deposit
• Overtime paid for working over 40 hours/wk
• Incentives and Recognition and Awards - We reward you for doing a great job!
• Paid Training - Grow your career with learning opportunities
• Referral Program - receive a bonus when you bring in new caregiver

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)

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