Caregiver/Certified Nursing Assistant

Senior Caregiver Position

Senior Helpers is a nationally recognized leader in senior home care, and we are urgently hiring experienced, dependable caregivers to join our growing team.

If you have at least one year of hands-on caregiving experience—whether professional or caring for a loved one—and are passionate about helping seniors live with dignity and independence, we want to hear from you.

Immediate openings available.

Why You’ll Love Working with Senior Helpers

• Meaningful work – make a real difference every day
• Flexible schedules – shifts that fit your availability
• Ongoing training – dementia and Parkinson’s care education
• Career growth opportunities
• 24/7 office support – you’re never alone
• Recognition and rewards – we value your hard work
• Mileage reimbursement for errands and transportation
• Benefits – vision and dental (after qualifying period)
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Performance-based raises
• Weekend differential – earn an extra $1/hour
• Team events, bonuses, and stay-on rewards
• Referral bonuses for caregivers and client referrals

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care: bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting
• Provide companionship and meaningful engagement
• Prepare meals and assist with feeding
• Perform light housekeeping and laundry
• Provide medication reminders (no medication administration)
• Escort clients to appointments and errands
• Assist with mobility and ensure home safety
• Follow individualized care plans and document care provided
• Observe, report, and communicate changes in client condition

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of caregiving experience required
• Professional or family caregiving experience accepted
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Reliable transportation is required
• Valid driver’s license required if transporting clients
• Must be willing and able to travel to: Huntley, Algonquin, Cary, Elgin, South Elgin, and surrounding areas
• Must pass background screening
• Must be authorized to work in the United States (W-2 employees only)
• Compassionate, dependable, and committed to quality care

Preferred

• CPR/First Aid certification
• Experience with Dementia or Alzheimer’s care
• CNA or HHA certification
• Experience with mobility assistance

Qualifications

• Experience providing in-home services to seniors or completion/enrollment in a CNA or nursing program
• Ability to work independently
• Strong judgment and decision-making skills
• Reliable transportation between client homes

Ready to make a difference? Apply today and join a team where compassion, respect, and quality care come first.