To apply you must submit a resume that includes your work experience and salary requirements.
We have the following shifts available:
Live In Friday Night 9p- Sat 9am. (12 hr shift)
12 hrs shifts on Saturday and Sunday
Monday 12 hrs shifts, 9am-9p,9p-9am
We are seeking a reliable, and team-oriented weekend & hourly live in caregivers with a proven track record to provide assistance to a single patient. We have the following shifts available for a woman with early-stage dementia in her active household in the Northwest suburbs of Chicago. Her adult children are heavily involved in her care and the management of the household. This position is a direct hire. While shifts are solo, you will be working as part of a team with other shift caregivers and will participate in and help create recreational opportunities for the patient. The household has holiday parties and regular visitors, so a caregiver who is comfortable in a social environment is desired. While she is mobile, she requires support with showering, toileting, and general supervision to ensure her well-being. She is active and participates in out of house activities.
Responsibilities Include:
Assisting with showering and personal hygiene.
Providing support with toileting.
Offering supervision and companionship, being mindful of the client's early-stage dementia.
Driving the client to appointments for recreation and medical needs using the family provided vehicle therefore you must have a clean driving record
Light duty housework & projects as assigned
Collaborating closely and communicating effectively with other caregivers, the client's adult children, ensure consistent and high-quality care.
Participating in and creating recreational activities for the patient.
Participating in weekly Zoom meetings that may take place off shift.
Qualifications:
Candidates must be willing to go through a background and driving record check.
Proven track record as a caregiver with references, experience caring for individuals with dementia is a plus on a resume.
Compassionate, patient, and respectful demeanor, with an understanding of the challenges associated with early-stage dementia.
Reliable and punctual.
Excellent collaboration skills
Comfortable in an active household with regular visitors and holiday gatherings.
Enthusiastic about engaging in and developing recreational activities.
We Offer:
Competitive pay
Private sleeping room within the home.
Food allowance
Regular maid service
Off duty access to a private pool and workout equipment.
A comfortable and supportive working environment in an established beautiful household.
Friendly and cooperative coworkers who are impassioned about their job
Extremely light patient load 1 to 1
Accrued paid time off with 30 hrs a week
Health insurance benefits with 30 hrs a week
To be considered for this position submit a resume that includes your work experience and salary requirements.
