Caregiver (Weekend/Full-Time)

Amada Senior Care North Shore; Lake Bluff (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Flexible scheduling

Health insurance

401K (eligible)

Job summary

Amada Senior Care North Shore is seeking a compassionate Caregiver to assist adults with daily living activities in home settings. You will provide personal care, companionship, meal preparation, medication reminders, and light housekeeping to support clients' comfort and independence.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of experience in senior care, strong communication skills, and an understanding of HIPAA.

Qualifications

• Must have 1 year of caregiving experience.
• Experience in assisted living or senior care environments preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviors effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care tasks (bathing, grooming, 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 health status.
• Implement behavior management techniques when necessary.

Skills

Compassionate care

HIPAA knowledge

Communication skills

Caregiving techniques

Managing challenging behaviors

Home care knowledge

Teamwork

Meal preparation for special diets

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
• Flexible start dates
• 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)

• Work Location: In person

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