Part-Time Caregiver
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This posting states $18.50 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 within 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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About the job
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Flexible schedule
- Training & development
As a Part-Time Caregiver with Assisting Hands , you will provide compassionate and reliable custodial and personal care services to clients in their homes. Following the guidance of the Care Manager and each client's personalized Plan of Care, you will help ensure clients maintain a clean, comfortable, and safe environment while receiving the support they need to live independently.
This part-time position offers flexible scheduling, with shifts available 24/7 based on client needs, assignments, and your availability.
Education Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED is required.
Qualifications
- At least one (1) year of experience in home care, long-term care, or a similar setting is preferred.
Reports To
- Care Manager
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain a Clean & Safe Environment
- Perform light housekeeping duties, including cleaning bathrooms, living areas, and bedrooms.
- Assist with washing dishes, laundry, and other necessary cleaning tasks to maintain a safe and hygienic living space.
- Ensure the home environment is comfortable, organized, and conducive to the client's well-being.
- Provide Personal Care & Assistance
- Assist clients with daily personal care activities, including hygiene, grooming, dressing, shaving, and transferring.
- Support clients with mobility, ambulation, and exercise routines as prescribed in the Plan of Care.
- Provide assistance with eating and other activities of daily living as needed.
- Nutritional Support
- Help with meal preparation, serving, and feeding to ensure clients receive balanced nutrition.
- Assist clients with meal planning and ensure dietary needs are met according to their health plan.
- Monitor Client Health & Well-Being
- Observe and report any changes in the client's physical or emotional condition to the Staffing Coordinator.
- Maintain accurate records of personal care activities, including vital signs, fluid intake/output, and other health metrics as needed.
- Monitor and document any significant behavioral changes in clients.
- Support Mobility & Physical Activities
- Assist clients with mobility aids (e.g., wheelchairs, walkers, and Hoyer lifts) to ensure safe movement.
- Encourage and assist with prescribed physical exercises, including range-of-motion routines.
- Help teach and support family members with basic care routines and safety measures.
- Infection Control & Compliance
- Follow infection control protocols, including proper hand hygiene, in accordance with CDC guidelines.
- Adhere to all policies and procedures outlined in the Caregiver Handbook, Policy and Procedure Manual, and Caregiver Training Manual.
Working Hours & Schedule
- Position Type: Part-Time
- Schedule: Flexible shifts available 24/7.
- Hours: Vary depending on client needs, assignments, and caregiver availability.
- Flexibility: Caregivers can indicate their availability and work shifts that fit their schedules.
Please Note: A fixed number of hours is not guaranteed. Available hours will depend on client needs and assignments.
Questions About Applying?
If you have questions about the hiring process or position requirements, please call 312-465-5544 . Our team will be happy to assist you!
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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