CareGiver - Home Care - Full Time, Monday - Friday

Position: Staff Caregiver Employment type: Salaried, Full-time

Schedule Expectations: Available from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday

Position Overview

The Staff Caregiver provides high-quality care and support to clients while serving as a reliable resource for coverage during daytime hours. This role plays a key part in maintaining client satisfaction, supporting field operations, and ensuring a smooth transition when new services begin. Staff Caregivers are expected to work independently, handle complex client care situations, and assist with training other caregivers when needed.

Key Responsibilities

Remain available daily from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm to cover open or emergency shifts as assigned

Work a minimum of 20-25 hours per week caregiving

Take the lead on first-time shifts with new clients, ensuring smooth services and documenting any care needs or concerns

Provide care for more complex or challenging clients as assigned by the office

Deliver high quality, compassionate, and consistent care in alignment with SYNERGY HomeCare of Central IL standards

Provide one-on-one or in-field training to caregivers as needed for specific clients or care plans

Assist caregivers who may need additional support to meet client needs safely and effectively

If not dispatched to a client shift by 9:00 am, report to the office

Assist with basic office tasks, which may include

Answering incoming calls

Making copies or preparing caregiver/client materials

Supporting scheduling or administrative tasks

Assisting with other duties as assigned by the office team

Qualifications

Previous caregiving experience required; CNA or comparable experience preferred

Ability to handle challenging client situations with professionalism and patience

Strong communication skills and ability to train others effectively

Reliable, punctual, and adaptable to changing daily assignments

Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and willingness to travel to client homes as needed

Ability to safely assist clients with mobility, transfers, and Activities of Daily Living (ADLS)

Ability to lift up to 25lbs and stand, walk or bend for extended periods of tim