Full-time Caregiver - Weekends Needed

Amada Senior Care Northshore; Skokie (IL); On-site; USD 22,730 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid training

Referral program

Weekly pay

Flexible scheduling

Overtime paid for working over 40 hours/wk

Incentives and recognition

Job summary

Amada Senior Care Northshore is seeking a compassionate Caregiver to assist clients in their daily living activities in Skokie, Illinois. This role involves providing personal care, companionship, and support to ensure the well-being of clients.

Key abilities include experience in senior care environments and strong communication skills. We offer both full-time and part-time positions with benefits such as health insurance and flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• Valid ID and Social Security Card required.
• Ability to commute/relocate to North/Western Suburbs required.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care tasks such as bathing and grooming.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Monitor and report changes in client’s health status.

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

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Competence in meal preparation for special dietary needs

Education

1 year of experience or equivalent

Tools

Gait belt

Hoyer lift

Sit-to-stand

Slide board

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.

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.

Job Requirements

• Valid ID and Social Security Card (Required)
• 1 year of experience or equivalent (Required)
• Driver’s License (Preferred)
• MUST HAVE GAIT BELT / HOYER LIFT / SIT-TO-STAND / SLIDE BOARD EXPERIENCE

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

Benefits

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

Supplemental Pay Types

• Bonus opportunities

Schedule

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

Benefits to our caregivers

• Weekly pay
• Part-time / Full-time available
• Flexible scheduling
• 24-hour support
• 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
• Paid training
• Flexible start dates
• Referral program – receive a bonus when you bring in new caregiver

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...