Experienced Caregiver

SYNERGY HomeCare Barrington, IL 60010, US

Are you an experienced Caregiver looking for a career in kindness and compassion? SYNERGY HomeCare of Barrington is looking for experienced caregivers to join our exceptional care team.

SYNERGY HomeCare of Barrington has been providing excellence in client care for over 16 years. We value our care team members as much as we do our clients.

Why work in Home Care?

You get to work with clients one on one in the place they call home. Which allows you ample time to assist with all of their needs without being rushed
You get to form a special bond with your client and their family
You get to understand their illness or disability and help them the best you possibly can

Why work for SYNERGY HomeCare of Barrington?

Competitive Wages
Holiday Pay
Birthday OT
Work Anniversary OT
PTO
Incentives and Bonus
Recognition
Management that cares

What SYNERGY HomeCare Requires:

Pass a criminal background check with no disqualifying events
Have authorization to work in the US
Be Reliable
Have excellent communication skills
Be Kind, Courteous and Compassionate
Ability to work with cognitive impairment
Ability to provide assistance with all ADL’s
Available to work at least one weekend a month
Reliable transportation

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