Caregiver

Avid Health at Home Illinois • Lake Bluff, IL

15h • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking compassionate and reliable Caregivers to provide assistance and support to clients in their homes. This role involves helping clients with daily living activities, ensuring their safety and well-being, and providing companionship. The ideal candidate will have a strong sense of empathy, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage time effectively. We offer competitive pay, flexible scheduling, and opportunities for professional growth.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a caregiver
• Knowledge of housekeeping activities and cooking with attention to dietary constraints
• Willingness to adhere to health and safety standards
• Respectful and compassionate
• Good time management skills
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong ethics
• Physical endurance
• High school diploma or equivalent (Required)
• Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
• Work Location: In person

Responsibilities

• Help clients take prescribed medication
• Assist clients with ambulation and mobility around the house or outside (doctor’s appointments, walks etc.)
• Assist clients with personal care and hygiene
• Help clients with physical therapy exercises
• Plan and prepare meals with assistance from the clients (when they are able)
• Do the client’s shopping or accompany them when they shop
• Perform light housekeeping duties that clients can’t complete on their own
• Be a pleasant and supportive companion
• Report any unusual incidents
• Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency

Benefits

• Competitive experience-based pay
• DAILY PAY (TapCheck Daily Pay Option Available)
• One week full vacation (PTO)
• Performance-based increases and bonuses
• 401k WITH a 4% company match program
• Paid holiday premiums (1.5x pay)
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Mentoring and on-going support by experienced caregivers and leaders
• Growth opportunities
• Consistent scheduling to work with everyone’s schedules and location preferences
• Referral bonuses & performance-based bonuses
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Providing masks for our caregivers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED