What are the responsibilities and job description for the Caregiver position at Avid Health at Home Illinois LLC?
*** Recently Named the #1 Home Care Agency in North America ***
Come see why working for a family-owned agency has it's benefits. Don't feel like just another number, join our family. Looking for long-term commitments. Starting rate is $17/hr!
**We are currently hiring for several clients in the Northwest Suburbs. Part time and full time shifts available. We have shifts ranging in 4 hours/day-12 hours/day - make your own schedule! We focus on finding a long-term fit that matches your comfort level and experience. We want this to be a good fit for you too!
Avid Health at Home prides ourselves on taking care of our caregivers. Come see why we've been awarded the Leader in Excellence, Provider of Choice and Employer of Choice for the last 5 years. No formal experience needed, just a big heart and a desire to make a difference - we will train on the rest.
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)
- Tuition Reimbursement and continued education
- Performance-based increases and bonuses
- 401k WITH a 4% company match program
- Paid holiday premiums (double pay) $$$
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Paid in-house and continuous training
- Mentoring and on-going support by experienced caregivers and leaders
- Growth opportunities
- Consistent scheduling to work with everyone’s schedules and location preferences
- Referral (up to $2,500 per referral) & performance-based bonuses
- 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
Salary : $17
