Caregiver (Part-Time)

Clarendale of Algonquin; Algonquin (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Clarendale of Algonquin is seeking a compassionate Caregiver to support our residents daily with personal care, meals, and activities. You’ll work as part of a care team to promote health and well-being in a warm, respectful environment.

Minimum 24 hours per week, weekends included. Pay ranges from $18.00 to $20.00 per hour, with benefits for eligible part-time staff.

Qualifications

• HD diploma or GED required.
• 1 year caregiving experience preferred.
• CNA certification preferred but not required.
• Experience working with seniors preferred.
• Ability to collaborate as part of a care team.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care tasks (dressing, grooming, mobility, bathing, incontinence care).
• Assist with mealtime and coordinate with kitchen staff to address resident needs.
• Support resident engagement and mental health through planned activities.
• Respond to call lights and emergencies promptly to ensure residents receive help.
• Document shift assignments accurately and comply with regulations and policies.

Skills

Compassion & empathy

Team collaboration

Patient care basics

Education

High school diploma or GED

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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