Salary Caregiver

Synergy HomeCare; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Synergy HomeCare of Central IL is seeking a Staff Caregiver to provide daytime care and reliable coverage for clients, while supporting field operations and smooth service start-ups. The role requires independence, ability to handle complex client situations, and willingness to train other caregivers.

Shifts run 7:00 am–5:00 pm, 20–25 hours weekly, with travel to client homes as needed. This salaried, full-time position emphasizes compassionate, high-quality care and adherence to SYNERGY

Qualifications

• Caregiving experience required; CNA or comparable certification preferred.
• Ability to handle challenging client situations with professionalism and patience.
• Strong communication skills and ability to train others effectively.
• Reliable, punctual, and adaptable to shifting daily assignments.
• Must have valid driver's license and reliable transportation; willing to travel to client homes.
• Ability to assist clients with mobility, transfers, and ADLs; lift up to 25lbs.

Responsibilities

• Be available daily from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm to cover open or emergency shifts.
• Work a minimum of 20–25 hours per week caregiving.
• Lead first-time shifts with new clients and document care needs.
• Provide care for complex or challenging clients as assigned.
• Deliver high-quality, compassionate care per SYNERGY HomeCare Central IL standards.
• Assist with training other caregivers as needed.

Skills

Caregiving experience

Communication skills

Train others

Reliability & punctuality

Education

CNA or comparable certification

Job description

Position: Staff Caregiver

Employment type: Salaried, Full-time

Schedule Expectations: Available from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday

Position Overview

The Staff Caregiver provides high-quality care and support to clients while serving as a reliable resource for coverage during daytime hours. This role plays a key part in maintaining client satisfaction, supporting field operations, and ensuring a smooth transition when new services begin. Staff Caregivers are expected to work independently, handle complex client care situations, and assist with training other caregivers when needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Remain available daily from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm to cover open or emergency shifts as assigned
• Work a minimum of 20-25 hours per week caregiving
• Take the lead on first-time shifts with new clients, ensuring smooth services and documenting any care needs or concerns
• Provide care for more complex or challenging clients as assigned by the office
• Deliver high quality, compassionate, and consistent care in alignment with SYNERGY HomeCare of Central IL standards
• Provide one-on-one or in-field training to caregivers as needed for specific clients or care plans
• Assist caregivers who may need additional support to meet client needs safely and effectively
• If not dispatched to a client shift by 9:00 am, report to the office
• Assist with basic office tasks, which may include
• Answering incoming calls
• Making copies or preparing caregiver/client materials
• Supporting scheduling or administrative tasks
• Assisting with other duties as assigned by the office team

Qualifications

• Previous caregiving experience required; CNA or comparable experience preferred
• Ability to handle challenging client situations with professionalism and patience
• Strong communication skills and ability to train others effectively
• Reliable, punctual, and adaptable to changing daily assignments
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and willingness to travel to client homes as needed
• Ability to safely assist clients with mobility, transfers, and Activities of Daily Living (ADLS)
• Ability to lift up to 25lbs and stand, walk or bend for extended periods of tim