Caregiver (Part-Time)

LCS; Algonquin (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Retirement plan with matching

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Clarendale of Algonquin is seeking an outstanding Caregiver to join our team. Our caregivers interact daily with our senior residents to promote health and well-being and provide a compassionate, respectful atmosphere.

Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, meals, and activities, responding to call lights, communicating with residents and families, and documenting shift activities in line with policy.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year caregiver experience preferred.
• CNA certification preferred but not required.
• Experience working with senior citizens preferred.
• Compassionate and empathetic with strong teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care tasks including dressing, grooming, mobility, bathing, incontinence care, and vital checks per policy.
• Help residents at mealtimes, coordinate with kitchen staff to address needs.
• Support resident engagement and mental health through planned activities.
• Respond to call lights and emergencies promptly to provide help.
• Communicate with residents and their families to reassure and address concerns.
• Complete accurate shift documentation and comply with regulations and policies.

Skills

Empathy

Team collaboration

Patient care

Experience with seniors

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA certification (preferred)

Job description

When you work at Clarendale of Algonquin, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. You're also part of an extraordinary company – one that’s investing in the future of senior living by investing in you. Don’t just do a job; be part of an extraordinary life!

We are currently seeking an outstanding Caregiver to join our team. Our caregivers are the primary employees interacting with our senior residents every day to give them a good experience that promotes their health and well-being. Our caregiving team partners with other departments and leadership to resolve resident questions or concerns and to look for ways to continue improving our residents' experience.

Here are a few of the daily responsibilities:

• Support resident health by giving them high-quality assistance with personal care tasks including dressing & laundry, grooming, mobility, bathing, shaving, incontinence care, foot care, checking vital signs, and height and weight checks per policy.
• Assist residents at mealtime by encouraging their dining, assisting them with their food, and partnering with kitchen staff to address resident needs.
• Support resident engagement and mental health by providing activities as planned and/or directed.
• Respond to call lights and emergencies promptly to ensure residents receive appropriate help.
• Communicate with residents and their families in a positive way that inspires confidence and security. Collaborate with leadership to resolve any questions or concerns shared by residents or their loved ones.
• Complete accurate documentation for shift assignments as required and comply with all applicable regulations and policies impacting the work.

Here are a few of the qualifications we need you to have:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• One year experience working as a caregiver preferred.
• CNA certification preferred but not required.
• Experience working with senior citizens preferred.
• Passion for helping people with compassion and empathy.
• Ability to collaborate as part of a care team.
  

Pay range: $18.00/hr - $20.00/hr, depending on experience.

Benefits: Part-time employees working a certain number of hours per week are eligible for some benefits options, including some health / dental / vision choices, life and disability insurance, retirement plan with matching contributions, and an employee assistance program.

Schedule: Minimum 24 hrs. a week, varied shifts, weekends included.

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