In-Home Caregiver – Start ASAP | Downtown Chicago
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About the job
Do meaningful work. Make a difference in someone’s everyday life.
Open Arms Solutions is hiring dependable and compassionate In-Home Caregivers to support seniors throughout Downtown Chicago and nearby neighborhoods.
Our caregivers provide personalized, non-medical support that allows older adults to remain comfortable, safe, and independent in their own homes. If you enjoy helping others, building genuine connections, and making someone’s day a little easier, this opportunity could be a great fit for you.
Your Role
You’ll provide one-on-one care based on each client’s individual needs and routines.
Duties may include
- Helping with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility
- Providing companionship and engaging clients in conversation and activities
- Preparing meals and encouraging proper hydration
- Providing medication reminders
- Assisting with light housekeeping, laundry, and maintaining a tidy home
- Accompanying clients to appointments, errands, and activities
- Observing changes in client condition and communicating important updates
- Completing basic daily care documentation
Where You’ll Work
We are looking for caregivers available throughout
- Downtown Chicago
- The Loop
- River North
- Streeterville
- Gold Coast
- West Loop
- South Loop
- Near North Side
- Near West Side
- Lincoln Park
- Lakeview
- Other surrounding Chicago neighborhoods
Because you’ll be traveling to clients’ homes, reliable transportation and the ability to travel throughout the city are strongly preferred.
What We Offer
- $18/hour starting pay
- Flexible scheduling options
- Opportunities to work closer to your preferred area when available
- Support from a responsive and dedicated office team
- Training and opportunities to develop your caregiving skills
- The opportunity to build meaningful relationships with seniors and their families
At Open Arms Solutions, we value the people who provide care every day.
What We’re Looking For
- At least 1 year of professional caregiving experience within the past 2 years
- Reliable transportation and ability to travel between client locations
- Valid Driver’s License or State ID
- Smartphone for communication and care-related documentation
- Ability to successfully complete a background check
- Dependable, compassionate, and professional approach to caregiving
Ready to Join Our Care Team?
If you’re looking for a caregiving position where your work truly matters, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today to complete a quick pre-screening and take the next step toward a virtual interview with Open Arms Solutions.
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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