What are the responsibilities and job description for the Immediate Live-In Caregiver Positions position at Avid Health at Home?
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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 live-in positions in the Northwest Suburbs!***
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
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 time and a half holiday premiums $$$
- 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
- $100 sign-on bonus
Job Types: Live-In
Salary: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Schedule:
- Live-In
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 Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid orientation
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $20