Caregiver/Personal Care Attendant

We are seeking a compassionate Caregiver to join our team, providing assistance to individuals in their daily living activities and 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.
• Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) including:
  • Bathing, dressing, and toileting
  • Meal preparation and feeding
  • Medication reminders
  • Walking and exercise assistance
  • Light housekeeping and personal laundry
  • Shopping and errands
  • Maintenance of household records
  • Companionship

Requirements

• Valid ID and Social Security Card (Required)
• 1+ years of experience in caregiving or equivalent (Required)
• Driver’s License (Preferred)
• Ability to commute or relocate to the North/Western Suburbs before starting work (Required)

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 via direct deposit
• Flexible scheduling (part-time and full-time available)
• 24-hour support
• Health, dental, and vision insurance (eligible for full-time employees)
• 401K (eligible for full-time employees)
• Overtime pay for hours worked over 40/week
• Incentives, recognition, and awards
• Paid training and career growth opportunities
• Referral program with bonuses
• Paid time off

Pay

$16.50 - $18.00 per hour, with bonus opportunities

Schedule

• 4-hour or 8-hour shifts
• Day shift, morning shift, or on-call
• Monday to Friday, with rotating weekends and weekends as needed

Areas

Openings in the following 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.