Dementia Experienced Caregiver

Amada Senior Care Northshore; Glenview (IL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Part-time & Full-time available

Flexible scheduling

24-hour support

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance (for

401K (eligible for full time)

Job summary

Amada Senior Care Northshore in Glenview, IL seeks compassionate caregivers to support seniors with daily living activities, including personal care, meals, and companionship. You will also assist with mobility, medication reminders, light housekeeping, and transportation as needed to enhance comfort and safety.

Openings include part-time and full-time positions across local suburbs with flexible scheduling and ongoing training. Join a team committed to respectful, quality home care for seniors.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in caregiving or assisted living required.
• Ability to assist with personal care, meals, and daily activities.
• Demonstrated compassion, reliability and good communication.
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and daily activities.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Prepare meals and provide medication reminders.
• Perform light housekeeping and errands as needed.
• Monitor health status and report changes to supervisors.

Skills

Assisted living experience

HIPAA knowledge

Caregiving techniques

Behavior management

Home care systems

Childcare/social work background

Communication skills

Meal prep 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

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
• 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)