Full-Time Caregiver

Amada Senior Care North Shore; Highland Park (IL); Hybrid; USD 22,730 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Paid training

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

Amada Senior Care North Shore is seeking a compassionate Caregiver for a role in Highland Park, Illinois. As a Caregiver, you will assist clients with personal care, companionship, meal preparation, and daily activities to ensure their comfort and well-being. The position offers both full-time and part-time options with a flexible schedule. A valid ID, experience in senior care, and the ability to commute or relocate to the North/Western Suburbs are required. Benefits include health insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• Valid ID and Social Security Card required.
• 1 year of experience or equivalent required.
• Driver’s License preferred.
• Ability to commute or relocate required.

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

Job description

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.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Job Requirements

• Valid ID and Social Security Card (Required)
• 1 year of experience or equivalent (Required)
• Driver’s License (Preferred)
• Ability to commute or relocate to North/Western Suburbs; reliable commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Pay

$16.50 - $18.00 per hour

Schedule

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• On call
• Rotating weekends
• Weekends as needed

Work Location

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 Types

Full-time, Part-time.