Caregiver

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Lincolnshire, IL

Title: Caregiver

Job Status: Non-Exempt, PRN

Rate of Pay: $17.00 - $19.73 per hour (based on experience)

Hours: Flexible scheduling; preferred morning and 12-hour day shifts listed below

When you work at Sedgebrook, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What’s more, you are part of an extraordinary company – one that’s investing in the future of senior living by investing in you. Don’t just do a job. Be part of an extraordinary life.

We are seeking warm, hospitality-focused Caregivers to join our team. This role supports residents within their apartment homes, helping them feel safe, connected, and genuinely cared for.

Schedule:

While we offer fully flexible PRN, part-time, and full-time hours dependent on your availability, it is a plus if you can work:

Preferred Morning Shifts

  • 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Preferred 12-Hour Shifts

  • 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Weekend Availability Requirement

  • Every other weekend, both Saturday & Sunday, with a minimum of 8 hours of availability each day.
  • Or, One weekend day each week, with at least 8 hours of availability on the selected day.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide personal care including bathing, dressing, and assistance with daily activities
  • Offer warm companionship, conversation, and emotional support
  • Escort residents to errands, shopping trips, and medical appointments
  • Promote independence, engagement, and daily activity
  • Assist with light household tasks and occasional pet care
  • Maintain communication with supervisors regarding resident status
  • Record time worked and tasks completed using our mobile app
  • Attend required trainings, meetings, and complete assigned courses by the given deadline.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Strong customer service skills and a genuine passion for working with older adults
  • Ability to follow written and verbaly instructions in English, and communicate effectively
  • Based household skills (light meal prep and housekeeping)
  • Smartphone capability to use our timekeeping and care-plan app
  • Current CPR/First Aid certification (or ability to obtain within 3 months)
  • Dependable attendance and punctuality
  • Ability to pass a background check and drug screen

Preferred Qualifications

  • 1+ year of caregiving experience with seniors
  • Experience providing dementia-level care (6+ months)

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

  • Ability to move throughout the community during the shift
  • Ability to lift up to 30 lbs
  • Adequate vision and hearing
  • Occasional exposure to cleaning chemicals, communicable diseases, and odors

Benefits

All Employees (PRN, Part-Time, & Full-Time)

  • 401(k) with company match
  • Discounted employee meals and parking garage access
  • Indoor garage parking
  • Child care discount through KinderCare
  • Employee Assistance Program

Full-Time Employees (Effective on the 1st of the month following full-time status change)

  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
  • Life/AD&D Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement (after 1 year)

Join a supportive, engaging team in a welcoming environment where your role truly makes a difference.

Sedgebrook is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. We are committed to maintaining a non-smoking, pet-friendly campus that supports the well-being of our residents, employees, and visitors.

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