Weekend Caregiver - Immediate Openings

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Paid training

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

A compassionate care provider in Chicago, IL, is seeking a Caregiver to assist individuals with daily living activities, ensuring their comfort and well-being. Responsibilities include personal care tasks, companionship, and light housekeeping. Candidates should have experience in senior care or assisted living and a valid ID and Social Security card. Flexible scheduling and competitive pay from $16.50 to $18.00 per hour are offered, along with benefits such as health insurance and 401(k).

Qualifications

• Must have a valid ID and Social Security Card.
• 1 year of experience or equivalent required.
• Driver's license preferred.

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.
• Escort clients to appointments and run errands.

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 or social work

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Competence in meal preparation for special dietary needs

Education

1 year of experience or equivalent

Valid ID and Social Security Card

Driver's License (Preferred)

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.

Equipment Handling

• Must have experience with Gait Belt / Hoyer Lift / Sit-to-Stand / Slide Board.

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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)
• Work Location: In person

Job Types

Full-time, Part-time

Pay

$16.50 - $18.00 per hour

Supplemental Pay Types

• Bonus opportunities

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

Why Join

• 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/week
• Incentives and Recognition and Awards - We reward you for doing a great job!
• Paid Training - Grow your career with learning opportunities
• Flexible start dates
• Referral Program - receive a bonus when you bring in new caregiver