Gurnee, IL – Live-In Caregiver | Friday–Monday | 12-Hour Shifts
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This posting states $18 an hour. Open caregiver jobs in Illinois post a median of $19 an hour, the middle half $17.95–$19.50, across 253 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, opens in a new tab), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).
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About the job
Hiring Area: Gurnee, IL and surrounding communities
Work Location: Lindenhurst, IL
Schedule: Friday–Monday | 8:00 AM–8:00 PM | 12-hour shifts
Open Arms Solutions is seeking a compassionate, reliable, and experienced Caregiver to provide quality care and support to seniors in a senior living community in Lindenhurst, IL .
We are actively recruiting caregivers who live in Gurnee and nearby communities and are looking for a consistent Friday–Monday schedule with 12-hour shifts .
Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate companionship and support to senior clients
- Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) and personal care
- Assist with showering, bathing, dressing, grooming, and other personal care needs
- Assist with mobility, transfers, and safe ambulation
- Prepare meals and assist with light housekeeping
- Provide medication reminders as directed by the care plan
- Follow each client's care plan and safety guidelines
- Monitor and communicate changes in the client's condition or needs
- Maintain a safe, clean, comfortable, and respectful environment
Qualifications
- At least 1 year of recent professional caregiving experience
- Previous live-in or extended-shift caregiving experience preferred
- Compassionate, patient, dependable, and professional
- Comfortable providing hands-on personal care
- Able to commit to a consistent Friday–Monday schedule
- Reliable transportation to the Lindenhurst work location
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Why Join Open Arms Solutions?
- Consistent 12-hour shifts
- Set Friday–Monday schedule
- Opportunity for steady hours
- Work with seniors in a supportive community setting
- Meaningful caregiving and client interaction
- Support from a dedicated care team
- Paid training
If you are an experienced caregiver in Gurnee or the surrounding area looking for consistent 12-hour shifts, we encourage you to apply today!
From Open Arms & FCS's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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