Skilled Caregiver - Riverwoods
- 12-hour shifts
- CNA certification
- Driver's license
How this pay compares
This posting states $15–$18 an hour. Open caregiver jobs in Illinois post a median of $17.25 an hour, the middle half $17.25–$18, across 901 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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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 and home health aide jobs in our research
- How long these jobs stay listed: Still listed at 7 days 85.3%
- Applicant demand per open job on this site (1.00x is the average job): Index 0.64x · Clicks 27
- How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 75.8% · Stating an hourly rate 73.5%
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About the job
NOW HIRING: Skilled Caregivers & CNAs
Would you love to build a meaningful career with an award-winning caregiving team? Join Senior Helpers of Greater Chicago and make a difference in the lives of seniors and individuals who need care!
Proudly named Senior Helpers Store of the Year 2024, we offer a supportive work environment, flexible schedules, and opportunities to grow your caregiving career.
Whether you're an experienced caregiver or a CNA, we'd love to have you on our team!
Pay & Benefits
- Competitive pay: $15–$18 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.
- Additional 20% on the base pay rate for couple-care assignments.
- 401(k) and paid time off (PTO).
- Paid orientation and ongoing training.
- Referral bonuses and employee recognition.
- Supportive team and professional growth opportunities.
Specific Schedule & Assignment
- Client Assignment: Providing care for a couple (two clients) in the same household.
- Schedule: Every other weekend.
- Days: Saturday and Sunday.
- Hours: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
- Shift Length: 12 hours per day.
- Pay: Base hourly pay rate plus an additional 20% premium.
Qualifications
- Compassionate, reliable, and dedicated to quality care.
- Caregiving experience preferred; 5+ years of experience is a plus.
- CNA certification and relevant training are valued.
- Valid driver's license, reliable vehicle, and auto insurance.
- Negative TB test, as required.
Responsibilities
- Assist with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and feeding.
- Provide mobility assistance and safe transfers.
- Offer companionship and emotional support.
- Prepare meals and assist with light housekeeping.
- Provide medication reminders and follow care plans.
- Monitor and report changes in clients' conditions.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable environment.
- Provide compassionate and attentive care to both clients in the household.
Apply Today and Make a Difference!
Join a team that values your hard work, supports your growth, and recognizes the difference you make every day. Become part of Senior Helpers of Greater Chicago and enjoy a rewarding career in caregiving!
From Senior Helpers's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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