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Home Care Aide

Brightstar Care of Chicago and La Grange$18–$21/hrBerwyn, ILPart timePosted 3d agoStill open, checked every night

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This posting states $18–$21 an hour. Open home health aide jobs in Illinois post a median of $17.25 an hour, the middle half $17.25–$18.25, across 27 jobs that state their pay, so this one is above the middle half of what they post. Home health aides 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

Now Hiring: Home Care Aide/Caregivers

Part-Time: Varied length shifts - 7 Days A Week

Shift Lengths: 2, 4, 6, 8 Hour Length Shifts

Pay: $18-$22/Hour

Location: Downtown Chicago and Direct Surrounding Communities

Are you looking for a home health aide job where you can make a difference in people’s lives? Do you want to work for a home care agency that truly cares about you? That’s where you can shine. We are proud to offer you the opportunity to pursue your passion at your own level, on a flexible schedule, and with the recognition and benefits you need. Come work for us and see how BrightStar Care employees uphold A Higher Standard.

What We Offer

At BrightStar Care we value each of our employees and care about their wellbeing.

  • Weekly Pay with Access to Daily Pay if needed
  • Flexible Scheduling
  • 401(k)

Insurance: (if benefit-eligible)

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Free Training
  • Part of a team with RN Oversight
  • 13 week performance bonus
  • Employee referral bonus
  • Enterprise Champion for Quality 10 YEARS RUNNING!
  • Mobile shift access
  • Weekly pay w/ direct deposit
  • National company with over 300+ locations
  • We promote from within
  • Free continuing education
  • Nurse and Employee of the month
  • HomeCare Pulse Employer of Choice
  • Variety of in-home and assisted living assignments, procedures, and treatments
  • Mobile time tracking and care notes, employees can easily clock in and out for work right from a mobile device. Online or offline
  • Over 95% of BrightStar locations are Joint Commission accredited or in process!

We strongly live our value of a work-life balance by providing our employees with the following:

  • We offer flexible work schedules on a variety of assignments, procedures, and treatments
  • Weekend and evening opportunities, in-home and facility based
  • National opportunities with over 300 locations in US

Responsibilities

  • Providing assistance and hygiene care as directed, including but not limited to: bathing, grooming, oral care, dressing, undressing, toileting activities and assisting with measurements, if necessary
  • Providing assistance with daily tasks, including but not limited to: feeding, meal preparation, linen changes, light housekeeping, providing transportation to doctor appointments, outdoor activities, and shopping
  • Assisting client with active and passive mobility work defined by the plan of care, and documenting observed changes to the Director of Nursing

Requirements

  • Minimum of one (1) year of documented health care/hands-on experience
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Certified CPR and negative TB skin test or chest x-ray
  • Licensed driver with an insured automobile OR reliable use of transportation (public)
  • Must be able to stand walk, squat, bend, kneel, reach, twist, push and pull. Varied assistance is required depending on the mobility of the client. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

From Brightstar Care of Chicago and La Grange's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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