Weekend & PRN Caregiver – Senior Home Care | Downtown Chicago
- PRN / per diem
- Weekends
- Driver's license
How this pay compares
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
Open Arms Solutions is hiring experienced Caregivers, CNAs, HHAs, and DSPs for weekend and PRN opportunities throughout Downtown Chicago.
If you're looking for weekend caregiver jobs, part-time home care work, or PRN shifts in Chicago , this is an opportunity to provide one-on-one care while working with a supportive care team.
Weekend & PRN Opportunities
We’re looking for caregivers who can provide reliable coverage for:
- Weekends – recurring or as-needed
- PRN / on-call shifts based on client needs
- Day, evening, overnight, and other coverage may be available
Weekend availability is highly valued. PRN shifts are offered based on client needs and your availability and are not guaranteed.
What You’ll Do
Provide non-medical support that helps seniors remain safe and comfortable at home:
- Personal care and ADL assistance
- Bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting
- Mobility and transfer assistance
- Meal preparation and hydration
- Companionship and conversation
- Medication reminders
- Light housekeeping and laundry related to client care
- Transportation or accompaniment when needed
- Observe and report changes in the client’s condition
Service Areas
Assignments are available throughout Downtown Chicago and surrounding neighborhoods , including:
The Loop • River North • Streeterville • Gold Coast • West Loop • South Loop • Near North Side • Near West Side • Lincoln Park • Lakeview
Reliable transportation and the ability to travel to client homes are strongly preferred.
What We’re Looking For
- 1+ year of professional caregiving experience within the past 2 years
- Experience in home care, senior care, private duty, assisted living, CNA, HHA, or DSP roles
- Valid Driver’s License or State ID with reliable transportation
- Ability to successfully complete required background screenings
- Dependable, compassionate, and professional
What Open Arms Offers
- $18/hour starting pay
- Flexible weekend and PRN opportunities
- Bi-weekly pay
- Paid training
- PTO and health benefits - eligibility requirements apply
- Employee referral bonus
Interested?
Apply today! Complete the quick prescreen questions and self-schedule your virtual interview to get started.
Whether you're looking for consistent weekend work or flexible PRN caregiver shifts, we'd love to hear from you.
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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