LIVE-IN Caregiver/HHA/CNA

Amada Senior Care North Shore; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance

401K

Paid training

Referral program

Job summary

Amada Senior Care North Shore is seeking a compassionate Caregiver in Chicago. This role involves assisting clients with daily living activities such as bathing, grooming, and meal preparation. The ideal candidate has over a year of experience in senior care or assisted living environments. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees, flexible scheduling, and training opportunities. Join a team committed to enriching the lives of seniors by providing compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Must have 1+ years of experience in caregiving.
• Knowledge of personal care tasks such as bathing and grooming.
• Ability to provide companionship and emotional support.

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.
• 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

Strong communication skills

Education

1+ years of related experience

Job description

*** MUST HAVE 1+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE -- MUST HAVE TRANSFER 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.

• 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.

• 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

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*1+ YEARS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED*

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 housekeeping, 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)

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