Caregiver

Avid Health at Home • Effingham, IL

84d • $17 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking compassionate and reliable caregivers to provide assistance to clients in their homes. This role involves supporting clients with daily living activities, ensuring their safety and well-being, and offering companionship. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, excellent communication skills, and a genuine desire to help others. Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, mobility, meal preparation, light housekeeping, and accompanying clients on errands or appointments. You will also be expected to report any unusual incidents and act quickly in emergencies.

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

• 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

What This Job Offers

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