Care Giver - 1st Shift
About the Role
Heartis Village Senior Living is looking for compassionate, caring, and dedicated individuals to join our team. Heartis Village is now part of the Discovery Management Group, which leads one of the nation’s most purpose-driven and people-centered senior living organizations, managing and enhancing senior living communities across the United States. With a focus on operational excellence, lifestyle personalization, and culture-driven leadership, Discovery Management Group proudly serves residents and families with more than 15,000 units nationwide and growing. As part of one of the largest senior living families in the U.S., our communities have earned Great Place to Work® certifications from 2022–2027. At Discovery Management Group, purpose guides our work, culture fuels our success, and growth defines our future. We continually aspire and invest in learning and development opportunities that support our team members’ professional growth, ensuring every team member has the tools to build a meaningful and rewarding career.
As a Caregiver, you’ll play an essential role in enriching the lives of seniors, creating meaningful connections, and making a difference every single day. Your role includes providing hands-on care and physical and emotional support to each resident while maintaining a safe and comfortable home-like environment.
Position Highlights
- Status: Full Time or Part Time
- Schedule: 8-hour shifts (6 am – 2 pm) or 12-hour shifts (6 am – 6 pm), including every other weekend
- Location: 8201 N. IL Route 91, Peoria, IL 61615
- Rate of Pay: Based on years of experience
Responsibilities
- Responsible for designated group of residents during shift; ensures awareness of whereabouts and conducts frequent checks
- Provide daily personal care support, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, ambulation, transferring, and eating assistance
- Respond to security system and resident call bells promptly
- Help residents maintain independence while promoting dignity, safety, and overall well-being
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of resident rooms and work areas
- Offer companionship, encouragement, and emotional support to residents
- Engage residents in meaningful life skills activities and enrichment programs
- Notify supervisor and/or health care coordinator if a resident has increased care needs
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Certified Nurse’s Aid (CNA) certification preferred
- High School diploma or GED required
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Prior experience working with seniors preferred
- Strong communication skills with residents, team members, and leadership
- Compassionate, resident-focused approach with superior customer service skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
- Sound judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
Benefits
- Competitive wages
- Early access to earned wages before payday
- Flexible scheduling options with full-time and part-time hours
- Paid time off and holidays (full-time)
- Comprehensive benefit package including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurances (full-time)
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid training
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
- Company provided uniforms
- Employee Assistance Program
Culture & Values
Discovery Senior Living earned the coveted Great Place to Work Certification for 2025–2026. A large part of what makes Discovery different is our willingness to embrace change, constantly challenging how we do things to ensure the lifestyle we offer residents is the greatest value proposition in the marketplace. We also refresh the environment and culture for our team members, and that energy translates to far-reaching positive impacts on residents and staff alike.
Our culture is unified by core values we call the “Pillars of Excellence”: TEAMWORK, INTEGRITY, PERFORMANCE, ACCOUNTABILITY, COMPASSION, HARD WORK, and CREATIVITY. Individually they are our virtues; together they form a roadmap that fosters innovation and success.
Job Code: 1009922