Overview:
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Caregiver to join our team of caregivers. As a Caregiver, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality care to our patients in their homes, ensuring they receive the best possible support and comfort. This position is perfect for individuals who are passionate about helping others and are looking for a rewarding career in care.
Duties:
- Provide patient care in a home setting, including assistance with daily living activities, medication administration, and meal preparation.
- Develop and implement individualized care plans, ensuring the patient's needs are met and exceeded.
- Manage patient behaviors and provide behavioral management strategies to promote a safe and comfortable environment.
- Work closely with healthcare professionals to ensure seamless care transitions and maintain accurate records of patient care.
Experience:
- Previous experience in long-term care, home care, or social work is highly desirable..
- A background in patient care or a related field is essential.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA guidelines.
- Physical stamina to perform tasks such as lifting, bending, and walking.
Skills:
- Strong understanding of patient care principles and practices.
- Ability to prepare healthy and appealing meals.
- Experience with behavioral management strategies.
- Ability to work in a home care setting and provide high-quality care to patients in their homes.
- Ability to prepare meals and snacks according to patients' dietary needs and preferences.
- Strong attention to detail, with the ability to maintain accurate records of patient care.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour
Expected hours: 25 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Flexible schedule
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid orientation
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Safety equipment provided
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Every weekend
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- On call
- Overnight shift
- Overtime
- Rotating weekends
- Weekends as needed
- Weekends only
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
Ability to Relocate:
- Grayslake, IL: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person