Caregiver/CNA
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How this pay compares
This posting states $19–$20 an hour. Open caregiver jobs in Illinois post a median of $17.25 an hour, the middle half $17.25–$18.50, across 977 jobs that state their pay, so this one is above the middle half of what they post. Caregivers employed in Illinois earn a median of $18.30 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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What Illinois requires of a caregiver
Illinois issues no caregiver credential of its own, by its own rules.
- Training: at least 10 hours.
- A home services worker of a licensed home services agency must pass the Health Care Worker Background Check Act check, receive at least 10 hours of training (5 before the first assignment, 5 within the first 30 days) and pass the agency's competency evaluation before the first assignment.
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- How long these jobs stay listed: Median days to removal 28.0 days · Still listed at 7 days 85.5%
- Applicant demand per open job on this site (1.00x is the average job): Index 0.58x · Clicks 27
- How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 76.1% · Stating an hourly rate 73.8%
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About the job
Benefits
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Tuition assistance
- Competitive salary
- Flexible schedule
Build a Career Around Helping Others! At Assisting Hands Home Care, we believe quality care starts with people who genuinely care. We are currenly looking for Caregiversmwho are dependable, compassionate, and ready to make a meaningful impact through the work they do every day.
Our team provides personalized, non-medical support to seniors and individuals who want to remain safe, comfortable, and independent in their own homes.
This opportunity is ideal for caregivers with strong hands-on experience who are comfortable supporting clients with complex daily care needs, limited mobility, and a high level of physical assistance. We are looking for dependable and professional caregivers who understand the importance of safety, patience, dignity, and compassionate one-on-one care.
Position Responsibilities
Depending on the client's individual care plan, responsibilities may include:
- Providing hands-on assistance with bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and personal hygiene.
- Supporting safe mobility, repositioning, and transfers, including experience with Hoyer lifts or other transfer equipment when applicable.
- Assisting with incontinence care, brief changes, and skin integrity observation.
- Helping with meal preparation, feeding assistance, and hydration as needed.
- Providing medication reminders.
- Maintaining a clean, safe, and comfortable environment through light housekeeping.
- Offering companionship and emotional support while preserving each client's dignity and independence.
- Monitoring and reporting changes in the client's condition, behavior, or overall well-being to the office team.
Why Join Assisting Hands?
- Competitive Pay: $19–$21/hour, based on experience, qualifications, and case requirements.
- Opportunities for ongoing assignments and long-term client relationships.
- Direct Deposit and Sick Time Off.
- Supportive Office Team: Responsive communication and assistance when you need support.
- Training and Professional Development: Opportunities to strengthen your caregiving skills.
- Meaningful Work: Build lasting relationships with clients and make a difference in their daily lives.
Qualifications
- At least 1–2 years of hands-on caregiving experience preferred , particularly with clients requiring maximum assistance.
- Reliable transportation with Valid driver's license and current car insurance.
- Experience with personal care, incontinence care, repositioning, and mobility assistance.
- Ability to safely perform the physical duties required for assigned cases, with appropriate equipment and assistance.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to follow care plans and report concerns promptly.
Important! Please Read Before Applying
This position serves Schaumburg and the surrounding Northwest Suburbs , including Park Ridge, Palatine, Hoffman Estates, Rolling Meadows, Elk Grove Village, and Des Plaines.
This is NOT a Chicago-based position. Applicants must have reliable transportation and be able to consistently commute to Schaumburg and nearby suburbs for scheduled shifts. Please confirm that the commute is reasonable for you before applying.
Our Ideal Candidate
We are looking for caregivers who are confident providing hands-on assistance. The ideal candidate is experienced, reliable, attentive, and physically capable of performing assigned duties safely, and comfortable assisting clients with significant mobility limitations and personal care needs.
Apply Today!
If you are an experienced caregiver/CNA looking for an opportunity to use your skills, build consistent client relationships, and provide meaningful one-on-one care, we encourage you to apply
Join Assisting Hands Home Care and help our clients receive the safe, respectful, and compassionate care they deserve.
From Assisting Hands Home Care's job posting, checked 12 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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