Caregiver- Part-time/ flexible shifts
- Driver's license
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).
Caregivers in Illinois: pay by town and employer
The Caregivers & Home Health Aides job market: pay, applicant demand and hiring, researched nightly
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%
From every open job we read and every apply click on this site, as of 11 Nov 2026. Every figure for Caregiver and home health aide jobs
About the job
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Flexible schedule
In-Home Caregiver
Ready for a career where your compassion is your greatest asset?
At FirstLight Home Care , we’re looking for dependable, kind-hearted caregivers who want to make a real difference in the lives of others.
Whether you have professional caregiving experience or have cared for a loved one at home, your dedication and compassion are valued here. Experience working with advanced dementia care or performing significant personal care , is ideal, but not required.
❤️ Pet lovers welcome! Many of our clients have pets, so comfort around dogs/cats is appreciated.
⭐ What You'll Do
- Assist clients with personal care tasks such as bathing, toileting, grooming, and mobility
- Prepare meals and ensure clients’ dietary needs are met
- Provide transportation to appointments, errands, and activities
- Help with light housekeeping and maintaining a clean, safe home
- Support clients with transfers and mobility
- Respect clients' privacy, rights, and dignity at all times
⭐ What We’re Looking For
- Experience as a Caregiver
- Familiarity with dementia care is a plus
- Comfortable with meal prep and maintaining cleanliness
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record required
- Reliable, compassionate, and trustworthy
⭐ Why Join FirstLight?
- Flexible scheduling (full-time, part-time, and weekend shifts available)
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Supportive team environment
- Training and growth opportunities
FirstLight Home Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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