Caregiver - Niles
- Driver's license
How this pay compares
This posting states $15–$18 an hour. Open caregiver jobs in Illinois post a median of $19 an hour, the middle half $17.95–$19.50, across 296 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below 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).
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- Applicant demand per open job on this site (1.00x is the average job): Index 0.79x · Clicks 27
- How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 71.0% · Stating an hourly rate 68.4%
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About the job
Would you like to work for an Award Winning Caregiving Company? Join us at Senior Helpers of Greater Chicago! We are Senior Helpers Store of the Year 2024 and the first national in-home care company to be recognized as a Great Place to Work 3 years in a row! Senior Helpers is seeking new caregivers to join our team!
We would love to hear from you whether you have no experience or have done caregiving before
We match your skill level! Senior Helpers will also help provide you with the ability to grow professionally within the care industry by providing learning opportunities and experience. We serve the greater Chicagoland area, so we serve a variety of clients to match you with! We have available shifts now for weekdays, weekends, flex care with our facilities, day shifts, evening shifts, and overnights.
Benefits
- Accumulate PTO as you work
- Be eligible for Health, Dental, and Vision insurance as well as 401K benefits after working 1500 hours
- And be eligible for Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
Perks;
- Enjoy flexible scheduling
- Referral bonus program
- Receive Recognition and awards
- Paid Orientation
- Enjoy a personally rewarding field with supportive staff who are ready to help
- Receive competitive pay at $16-18 an hour
- And training opportunities as well as professional growth
Qualifications
- Compassionate and patient caregiver with experience assisting clients with daily personal care and household needs.
- Skilled in helping clients with bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and feeding.
- Experienced in providing companionship and emotional support to improve clients’ quality of life.
- Knowledgeable in maintaining a safe, clean, and organized home environment.
- Able to assist with mobility, light exercises, and transportation to appointments or errands.
- Strong communication skills for building trust with clients and their families.
- Reliable, responsible, and flexible with schedules, including mornings, evenings, weekends, or overnight shifts.
- Familiar with basic hygiene and infection prevention practices.
- Valid Driver's License and access to a reliable vehicle with car insurance.
- With a negative Tuberculosis test.
Responsibilities
- Assisted clients with basic personal care tasks such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting.
- Prepared meals and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Helped clients with mobility around the home and light exercises.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance well-being.
- Assisted with light housekeeping, laundry, and maintaining a tidy living space.
- Reminded clients of daily routines, appointments, and personal care schedules.
- Monitored general health and reported any unusual changes in mood, behavior, or physical condition.
- Ran errands, shopped for groceries, or accompanied clients to social events and appointments.
- Maintained a safe and comfortable environment for clients at all times.
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We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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From Senior Helpers's job posting, checked 5 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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