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Caregiver that's "not just a caregiver"

One You Love Homecare~$16–$20/hrtypicalDes Plaines, ILPart timePosted 1mo agoStill open, checked every night

How this pay compares

This posting does not state an hourly rate. 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. 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 jobs and requirements in Illinois

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

  • Paid time off
  • Flexible schedule
  • Opportunity for advancement

We're Not Looking for "Just a Caregiver"

We’re looking for the one who

  • Walks into a home and lights it up.
  • Talks to seniors like they matter - because they do.
  • Knows this isn’t a job… it’s a calling.
  • Thinks helping someone shower, cook, or get dressed is sacred work.

If you "love" seniors and believe they deserve dignity, laughter, and real companionship - keep reading.

If you call out a lot and struggle to be on time… this is not the place for you.

What Makes Us Different

  • At One You Love Homecare Barrington , we don’t treat caregivers like a number.
  • We built a culture around:
  • $18–$21/hour starting pay

-⚡ Same-Day Pay via Tapcheck - when your shift is over, you can access your pay. No waiting if you need your money.

-🏆 TeamEngage Rewards Platform - Points and rewards for dependability. We believe dependability should be rewarded.

Show up on time --> Get compliments from clients --> Pick up extra shifts!!!

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Personal care (bathing, dressing, toileting)
  • Meal prep and light housekeeping
  • Transportation to appointments
  • Companionship and engagement
  • Being the calm, steady presence families rely on

But more than tasks - you’ll be giving someone purpose and connection.

You’ll thrive here if

  • You are naturally warm and energetic.
  • You take pride in being early, not “on time.”
  • You communicate well with families and the office.
  • You don’t disappear when things get hard.
  • You understand seniors deserve respect - always.

Who Shouldn’t Apply

  • If you struggle with attendance.
  • If you ghost jobs.
  • If punctuality isn’t your thing.
  • If you’re looking for “easy.”

Culture

  • We protect our clients and our team. Client Care is our number one priority!!!
  • Families Trust us with their loved ones. We take that responsibility seriously
  • We want team members that are willing to live up to that standard every day.
  • We reward dependability.
  • We are Family!!!

If you want to work somewhere that

  • Pays well
  • Rewards performance
  • Lets you access your pay same-day
  • Holds high standards
  • And actually appreciates great caregivers…

Apply today!!!

Company Overview

At One You Love Homcare, we are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for our clients by providing compassionate, dependable, and personalized non-medical home care services. Our caregivers are the heart of what we do, and we are committed to supporting them with training, flexible scheduling, and a meaningful work environment.

Are your ready to make a difference in someone’s life? An exceptional caregiver has many different talents, in addition to an honest, strong and compassionate personality. We train and manage all our caregivers, and there are currently caregiver jobs to fit any experience level.

Job Summary

As a caregiver, you will provide essential non-medical assistance to clients in their homes, helping them maintain independence and dignity. The role of a caregiver includes companionship, personal care support, assistance with daily living activities, and light housekeeping.

Responsibilities

  • Provide companionship and emotional support.
  • Assist with daily living activities, including personal care and mobility.
  • Prepare meals and assist with feeding.
  • Maintain client safety and report changes in condition.
  • Observe infection control and follow care plan protocols.
  • Provide transportation for appointments and activities.
  • Perform light housekeeping and laundry.
  • Remind clients to take medication.
  • Clock in/out and document all tasks.

Qualifications

  • Prior experience in caregiving, home care, or a related field is a plus.
  • State certification and license in good standing, if applicable.
  • High school diploma or GED preferred.
  • Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license, proof of insurance (if required for client transport)
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills.
  • Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 25 pounds
  • Ability to assist clients with mobility and physical transfers.
  • Ability to stand, bend, and kneel for extended periods.

Schedule / Expected Work Hours

  • Varies depending on client needs.
  • Flexible scheduling (days, evenings, weekends, overnights available)

We’re more than caregivers…We’re like family!

From One You Love Homecare's job posting, checked 12 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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One You Love Homecare hires caregivers, nursing assistants and nurses in 16 states.

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