Certified Caregiver

Bickford Senior Living; Bourbonnais (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Prescription savings plans

Paid time off (PTO)

Daily pay availability

Job summary

Bickford Senior Living in Bourbonnais, IL seeks a Certified Caregiver to support residents' daily needs with dignity and compassion. You will assist with activities of daily living, meals, and meaningful social engagement, guided by each resident's service plan.

Requirements include an active CNA license in good standing, High School Diploma or GED, CPR and First Aid certifications, and strong communication, organization, and time-management skills.

Qualifications

• Active CNA license in good standing is required.
• CPR and First Aid certifications are required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with good judgment.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing training.

Responsibilities

• Know the residents you serve and provide care per service plans.
• Assist with activities of daily living, meals, and social engagement.
• Communicate with branch leadership when resident needs change.
• Care for residents with dementia using approved approaches.

Skills

Active CNA license

CPR & First Aid

Written & verbal communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Judgment & problem solving

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

*Evening & Overnight Shifts Available!Join our DYNAMIC team at Bickford Senior Living as a Certified Caregiver! The Certified Caregiver supports resident care within the branch, ensuring that Resident’s daily needs are met in a compassionate way that maintains their dignity, allowing them to live their life to the fullest!This position offers a full suite of benefits options that vary based on employment status. Some of the benefits include, but are not limited to:FULL-TIMEFull-time employees (30+ hours per week) are eligible for all benefits (medical, dental, vision, and voluntary products)Benefits start on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employmentPrescription savings plansAll employees are eligible for 401(k) with employer matchPay available dailyEligible for PTOPART-TIMEPart-time employees (29 or fewer hours per week) are eligible for Voluntary Life, Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Voluntary Long-Term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, Identity Protection, and Cyber MonitoringBenefits start on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employmentPrescription savings plansAll employees are eligible for 401(k) with employer matchPay available dailyEligible for PTOPRNAll employees are eligible for 401(k) with employer matchPay available dailyEligible for PTOThere is no higher calling, no greater purpose than a caregiver. Somehow, we’ve come to believe that caregiving is just for some of us and not all. Yet, at our core, we are all made to love, connect, to extend ourselves in service to others. The question is… do we have the will to love, do what it takes, and risk ourselves in caring, even when the burden is great? In times of happiness and sadness, we are that caregiver” - www.bickfordseniorliving.com/caregivers-manifestoABOUT BICKFORD SENIOR LIVING:Bickford Senior Living is a community of caregivers who are dedicated to doing whatever it takes to enrich our resident’s happiness. Founded in 1991 in Olathe, Kansas, by the Eby Family. Mary Bickford, the matriarch of the family, was the first resident of a Bickford Branch and our namesake. That location became the start of a tradition of caring that has extended to over 50 locations in 7 states. Although Bickford Senior Living has grown in size… we pride ourselves in the family environment that is the foundation on which Bickford has served thousands of residents and employees throughout the years.www.bickfordseniorliving.com/our-storyAt Bickford, you will…Make a Difference Every DayWe are passionate about our mission — to champion quality of life for all seniors. We deliver high-quality care with a personal touch and encourage our residents to enjoy life to the fullest.Be Part of a Uniquely Supportive CommunityThe care-focused environment we create for residents extends to our team members. We offer programs, rewards, and benefits to help you live your best.Ignite Your PotentialWe believe potential has no limits. We offer best-in-class leadership development programs designed to grow our leaders. We are committed to helping our team members achieve their career goals.Responsibilities:Know the residents you serve, providing care based on their service plans.Assist in all aspects of a resident’s daily life, including activities of daily living, meal service, and social engagement.Appropriately communicate with branch clinical leadership when a resident’s needs change.Knowledge of how to approach and care for residents with dementia.Qualifications:An active CNA License in good standing.High School Diploma or GED.Willing to take additional training or education, which specific states may require.CPR and First Aid certifications are required.Ability to handle multiple priorities.Possess written and verbal skills for effective communication.Competent in organizational and time management skills.Demonstrates good judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills