Male Live-In Caregiver Needed (Weekend)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance

401K

Paid Training

Flexible scheduling

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Amada Senior Care Northshore is looking for a compassionate Caregiver to support clients with daily living activities in Elmhurst, Illinois. Core responsibilities include assisting with personal care, providing companionship, and supporting meal preparation and medication reminders.

Qualified candidates should have experience in senior care, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage challenging behaviors. Flexible schedules are available for both part-time and full-time roles, offering competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Valid ID and Social Security Card required.
• 1 year of experience or equivalent required.
• Driver's License preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care tasks such as bathing 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 effectively

Familiarity with home care systems

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.

About Amada Senior Care

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 clients to make the transition to care easier. At Amada, quality care is our priority. Every senior has unique care needs and preferences.

Our caregivers are trained to provide assistance with personal care and activities of daily living (ADLs) such as:

• Bathing, Dressing, Meal preparation, Feeding, Medication reminders
• Walking/exercise assistance, Light Housekeeping
• Errands/shopping, Toileting
• Non-medical help

Benefits

• 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 per week
• Incentives and Recognition and Awards
• Paid Training
• Flexible start dates
• Referral Program

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)

Commute / Relocate

Ability to commute/relocate: North/Western Suburbs: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Location

Work Location: In person

Job Types

Full-time, Part-time

Pay

$16.50 - $18.00 per hour

Supplemental Pay

• Bonus opportunities

Schedule

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