Caregiver (Flexible Schedule)

Amada Senior Care NorthShore•Chicago, IL

2d•$17 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

Amada Senior Care is seeking compassionate Caregivers to provide non-medical support to seniors in their homes. The role focuses on helping clients with daily living activities, comfort, and well-being, while offering companionship and emotional support. Caregivers provide individualized assistance based on clients’ needs and preferences and report changes in clients’ health status. Services may include personal care such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting; meal preparation and feeding; medication reminders; walking and exercise assistance; light housekeeping and personal laundry; shopping and errands; help getting to and from appointments; maintaining household records; and companionship. Caregivers may also implement behavior-management techniques when necessary. The role is based in person, with openings across the listed Chicago-area suburbs. Full-time and part-time opportunities are available, including live-in and weekend positions. Scheduling is flexible based on available cases. Pay is $16.50–$18.00 per hour.

Requirements

At least one year of caregiving experience or equivalent experience.
Valid ID and Social Security Card.
Ability to reliably commute to or relocate before starting work in the North/Western Suburbs.
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.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Competence in meal preparation for special dietary needs.

Nice To Haves

Driver’s license.
Background in childcare, social work, or a related field.

Responsibilities

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