Weekend Senior Caregiver

Senior Helpers; New Lenox (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to providing compassionate care for seniors. As a Care Team Coordinator, you'll play a vital role in ensuring that clients receive the highest quality of care. This full-time position offers a dynamic work environment where you will coordinate caregivers, conduct quality assurance checks, and support the office team. With a commitment to employee growth and development, you'll have opportunities for training and promotion. Enjoy a variety of tasks that keep your workday engaging and meaningful while making a positive impact in the lives of seniors.

Benefits

401(k) Setup

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Access to Tap Check

Mileage Paid for Qualifying Journeys

Paid Training

Regular Performance-Based Pay Reviews

Annual Bonus for Long-Serving Staff

Team-Building Events

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in caregiving, including personal care.
• CNA certification is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating caregivers and supporting hiring and training.
• Conducting quality assurance checks to ensure care plans are followed.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Critical Thinking

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Ability to Work Independently

Education

CNA Certification

2+ Years of Caregiving Experience

Tools

Software Programs

Job description

We are expanding and in need of Care Team Coordinators to work in the Western suburbs in and around New Lennox.

This full-time position is ideal for a Caregiver with at least 2 years of experience. Experience must be on the job and not care for own family.

The ideal candidate will have experience with personal care with both mobile and bed-bound clients.

The role involves being in the field supporting our clients as needed but ALSO includes working in the office to learn administrative skills and support the office team as needed.

Benefits for you:

• $18 an hour start rate with regular pay reviews and opportunities for promotion for the right person
• 401(k) setup
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Access to Tap Check (ability to withdraw earned funds in advance of payday)
• Regular performance-based pay reviews
• Mileage paid for qualifying journeys
• Paid online and in-person training including first aid, CPR, dementia, Parkinson's, and office skills
• Opportunities to learn various roles from hiring and training to marketing and onboarding of clients. 95% of office staff started as Care staff
• Regular team-building events
• Annual bonus for long-serving staff

Why Join Us?

• Great Place to Work Certified
• Autonomy—We encourage independence and trust our team to complete their duties without micromanaging.
• Task Variety—We provide an engaging workday that utilizes various skill sets to avoid monotony.

Duties Include:

• Coordinating caregivers, including support with hiring, training, performance improvement, and implementing caregiver training programs in collaboration with the supervisor
• Conducting quality assurance site checks to ensure care plans are correctly implemented, policies followed, and job duties performed satisfactorily, meeting the Senior Helpers brand standards.
• Reviewing daily logs and timesheets to ensure adherence to care plans and identifying lost hours.
• Supporting with new hires, terminations, and inactive employees, communicating with the Scheduling Manager.
• Covering caregiver call-offs daily or weekly, either by helping find replacements or going in person to cover shifts, ensuring clients are not left without care.
• Collaborating with Human Resources regarding coaching and training of staff; ensuring accurate and thorough communication.
• Adhering to federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

Qualification Required:

• CNA certification is an advantage
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Caregiver, including personal care, companionship, and support for clients with dementia
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize in a changing environment
• Critical thinking skills to proactively prevent and solve problems
• Ability to visit clients' homes in the assigned territory
• Ability to learn software programs quickly
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent punctuality

About Senior Helpers of Bolingbrook

We are an independently owned and operated franchisee of SH Franchising, LLC dba Senior Helpers. Since 2005, Senior Helpers has been the nation's premier franchisor of in-home senior care, with locations nationwide. Our services range from specialized care for chronic diseases to companionship for seniors seeking assistance with daily activities. Our mission is to provide compassionate care and improve quality of life for our clients, families, and employees.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.