Weekend Caregiver (LAKE BLUFF, IL)

Amada Senior Care North Shore; Lake Bluff (IL); On-site; USD 22,730 - 24,796; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Flexible scheduling

24-hour support

Health, dental, and vision insurance (eligible for full-time employees)

401k (eligible for full-time employees)

Paid training

Referral program

Job summary

Amada Senior Care North Shore is seeking a compassionate Caregiver to provide essential assistance to individuals in their daily activities. This role requires at least 1 year of experience in caregiving. Responsibilities include personal care tasks, companionship, meal prep, and monitoring health status. Flexible scheduling is available along with health, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees. The position is located in the suburbs of Illinois, with a salary of $16.50 – $18.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Valid ID and Social Security Card are required.
• 1 year of experience or equivalent is required.
• Driver’s License is preferred.
• Ability to commute/relocate to North/Western Suburbs is required.

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

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. We require 1+ years of experience.

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

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Part‑time or full‑time available
• Flexible scheduling – we’ll work with you to find a schedule that works based on cases available
• 24‑hour support – our friendly staff is ready to help whenever needed
• Health, dental, and 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, 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 a new caregiver

Job Requirements

• Valid ID and Social Security Card – required
• 1 year of experience or equivalent – required
• Driver’s License – preferred
• Ability to commute/relocate to North/Western Suburbs – required
• Work location: in person

Compensation

$16.50 – $18.00 per hour

Supplemental pay types: bonus opportunities

Schedule

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

Location

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...

Other

We provide care services for seniors and their families. Our caregivers understand that it’s essential to show compassion and truly connect with clients to ease the transition to care. All caregivers are trained to provide assistance with personal care and activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, meal preparation and feeding, medication reminders, walk/exercise assistance, light housekeeping, errands, shopping, toileting, and non‑medical help.

CALL/TEXT us at (847) 324‑9450

1+ Years of Experience Required