Caregiver (Transfer Sit to Stand Required)

Amada Senior Care Northshore; Riverside (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Flexible scheduling

Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance (y

401K (eligible for full time employees

Direct Deposit

Overtime paid for working over 40 hrs

Incentives and Recognition and Awards

Paid Training

Referral Program

Job summary

Amada Senior Care Northshore is seeking a compassionate caregiver to assist clients with daily living activities, personal care, and companionship in their homes. You will help with bathing, dressing, meal prep, medications reminders, and light housekeeping, while ensuring safety and comfort for seniors.

We offer flexible scheduling, weekly pay, and opportunities for both part-time and full-time positions with benefits for eligible staff.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of caregiving experience required.
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations is preferred.
• Proficient in caregiving techniques for ADLs.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviors effectively.
• Familiarity with home care systems and schedules.
• Background in childcare, social work, or related fields is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and daily living tasks.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Assist with meal preparation and medication reminders.
• Perform light housekeeping and errands as needed.
• Escort clients to appointments and coordinate transportation.
• Monitor health status and report changes to supervisor.
• Utilize behavior management techniques as required.

Skills

Senior care experience

HIPAA knowledge

Caregiving techniques

Behavior management

Home care systems

Childcare background

Communication skills

Dietary needs meal prep

Education

Childcare / Social work background

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.

*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

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

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)

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.