Live-In Caregiver, Chicago at Avid Health at Home – Chicago, Illinois

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

Skills

• 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

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

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Salary: $17.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program

Schedule:

• Live-In
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends
• On call
• Overnight shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• COVID-19 considerations:

Still actively keeping our caregivers and clients safe. Providing masks for our caregivers. Will discuss our company policy upon hire.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
• Work Location: In person

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time