Personal Care Assistant

Amada Senior Care North Shore; Skokie (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Caregiver to provide essential support to seniors in their daily activities. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on clients' lives through personal care, companionship, and assistance with daily tasks. The ideal candidate will have experience in assisted living environments and a strong commitment to enhancing the well-being of seniors. Join a dedicated team that values compassion and quality care, and help make a difference in the lives of those in need. If you have a passion for caregiving and meet the qualifications, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits

401(k)

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Paid training

Referral program

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• Must have 1+ years of experience in caregiving.
• Valid ID and Social Security Card required.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care tasks and provide companionship.
• Help with meal preparation and monitor clients' health status.

Skills

Experience in assisted living or senior care environments

Knowledge of HIPAA regulations

Proficiency in caregiving techniques

Ability to manage challenging behaviors

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

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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.

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.

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)

Work Location: In person

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $16.50 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

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