Home Caregiver
- Driver's license
Open in 2 locations
Assisting Hands Home Care posts this job separately for each location. Apply to the one where you can work: the unit, shifts, schedule and pay can differ between locations.
Illinois
2 open- $18–$20/hr
Elk Grove Village, IL (opens on this page)
Full time · Posted 5d ago
- $19–$20/hr
Schaumburg, IL (opens on this page)
Full time · Posted 5d ago
How this pay compares
This posting states $18–$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.
Caregiver and home health aide jobs in our research
- 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
- Referall Program
- Mileage Reimbursment
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Tuition assistance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
Join a team that values you!
Assisting Hands Home Care schaumburg/ Park Ridge is looking for dependable, compassionate, and experienced caregivers/CNAs to join our team for full-time or Part time opportunities supporting seniors with a variety of care needs.
We have opportunities available with both companion-level clients and maximum-assistance clients . Whether you enjoy providing companionship and helping with everyday activities or have strong hands-on experience assisting clients with more complex care needs, we would love to hear from you!
Position Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate, one-on-one care to clients in their homes.
- Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting as needed.
- Provide companionship and emotional support.
- Assist with meal preparation and light housekeeping.
- Provide mobility assistance, transfers, and personal care when required.
- Offer medication reminders.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable environment.
- Complete accurate care notes and communicate client needs to the office.
Qualifications
- Previous caregiving or CNA experience preferred.
- Experience with both companion care and hands-on personal care is a plus.
- Hoyer lift and transfer experience is a plus for higher-assistance cases.
- Reliable, professional, patient, and compassionate.
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.
What We Offer
- Location: Schaumburg and surrounding areas
- Competitive Pay: $19–$21/hour (based on experience and qualifications)
- Flexible scheduling options to support work-life balance
- Direct Deposit and Sick Time Off
- Supportive and responsive office staff
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
- Opportunities for consistent hours and long-term client assignments
- Overtime opportunities based on availability and case needs
Location: Schaumburg, Park Ridge, Palatine, Hoffman Estates, Rolling Meadows, Elk Grove Village, Des Plaines, and surrounding areas.
If you are passionate about helping others and looking for a rewarding caregiving opportunity, we would love to meet you!
Apply today and become part of the Assisting Hands Home Care team!
From Assisting Hands Home Care's job posting for Elk Grove Village, IL, checked 12 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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