Plainfield Caregiver

Amada Senior Care NorthShore•Plainfield, IL

1d•$17 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

Amada Senior Care is seeking a compassionate Caregiver to provide non-medical assistance to seniors and support their comfort, well-being, and independence. Caregivers assist with activities of daily living and personal care, while building a caring connection with clients and offering companionship and emotional support. Care needs vary by client and may include bathing, dressing, toileting, meal preparation and feeding, medication reminders, walking and exercise assistance, light housekeeping, personal laundry, shopping, errands, transportation to appointments, and maintaining household records. Caregivers also monitor and report changes in clients’ health and use behavior-management techniques when necessary. The position is based in person and openings are available across the listed Chicago-area suburbs. Full-time and part-time schedules are available, including live-in and weekend positions. Scheduling is flexible based on available cases; shifts may include 4- or 8-hour shifts, day or morning shifts, on-call hours, and rotating or as-needed weekends. The listed pay range is $16.50–$18.00 per hour, with overtime paid for work over 40 hours per week. Amada Senior Care describes its services as nurturing, compassionate senior home care tailored to seniors’ individual needs and preferences.

Requirements

At least one year of caregiving experience or equivalent.
Valid ID and Social Security card.
Ability to reliably commute to or relocate to the North/Western Suburbs.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in caregiving techniques.
Knowledge of HIPAA regulations.
Ability to manage challenging behaviors effectively.
Competence in meal preparation for special dietary needs.

Nice To Haves

Driver’s license.
Experience in assisted living or senior care environments.
Familiarity with home care systems.
Background in childcare, social work, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Assist clients with activities of daily living and personal care, including bathing, dressing, and toileting.
Provide companionship and emotional support.
Help with meal preparation and feeding, including meals for special dietary needs.
Provide medication reminders.
Assist with walking and exercise.
Perform light housekeeping and personal laundry.
Escort clients to appointments and assist with transportation, shopping, and errands.
Maintain household records.
Monitor and report changes in clients’ health status.
Implement behavior-management techniques when necessary.