*** Recently Named the #1 Home Care Agency in North America ***

**Sign-on Bonuses Offered**

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
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

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: $18.00 - $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

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

Home care: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

Des Plaines, IL 60018 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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