Caregiver / Home Care Aide

Job Description

Job Description

We’re excited to offer meaningful opportunities for Caregivers and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) who are passionate about supporting older adults with dignity and compassion. In this role, you’ll provide essential personal care, assist with daily activities, and help promote seniors’ well‐being in either private homes or independent‐living apartments within premier senior‐living communities. Must be professional, reliable, able to manage your own time--with a positive, caring attitude and great interpersonal skills.

Join a team that values your dedication and offers long-term, growth‐focused roles where you can build your skills while making a real difference in someone’s life.

REQUIREMENTS
We hire Care Professionals who meet the following criteria :

• Minimum 1-year of Professional caregiving — assisting seniors with ADLs such as grooming, bathing, mobility, toileting, dressing, and meal support
• Availability for at least 3 consecutive days — including one weekend day (Saturday and/or Sunday) on an ongoing basis.
• • ​​​​​3‐Day Examples : Sunday–Monday–Tuesday or Thursday–Friday–Saturday
  • 4‐Day Examples : Sunday–Monday–Tuesday–Wednesday or Wednesday–Thursday–Friday–Saturday
• Availability for 12+ hour shifts (7AM to 7PM OR 8AM to 8PM)
• Authorization to work in the U.S. and eligibility per the IDPH Caregiver Registry
• Ability to pass a national background check and drug screen
• Availability within our service area — Immediate openings in Evanston, Wilmette, Lincolnwood, and Portage Park neighborhood of Chicago. Other service areas include Downtown Chicago (Gold Coast, Lincoln Park, North/Northwest), Des Plaines (northwest suburbs), Oak Park
• Professional caregiving (Minimum 1-2 years) — including assisting seniors with ADLs such as grooming, bathing, mobility, toileting, dressing, and meal support
• Authorization to work in the U.S. and eligibility per the IDPH Caregiver Registry
• Ability to pass a national background check and drug screen

What We Offer

• Set schedule and with more guaranteed hours
• Starting Pay: $18/hr Caregivers, $19/hr CNA's
• Paid Sick Leave and PTO
• Ongoing online and in‐person training
• Nursing support
• Health, Dental, Vision, 401(k) Benefits after 1 year

About Custom Home Care

For more than 30 years, Custom Home Care (CHC) has supported seniors and family caregivers throughout their care journeys by providing compassionate home care. Our caregivers are the heart of our company, and we are proud of the critical role they play in the care and comfort of our clients. If you are experienced, knowledgeable, compassionate, and trustworthy, we encourage you to apply. Come join the highest‐rated caregiving agency in Chicago!

For over 30 years, Custom Home Care (CHC) has supported seniors and family caregivers with high‐quality, personalized care. Our caregivers and care teams are central to our reputation and growth as one of Illinois’s largest and most respected locally owned home care providers. CHC’s collaborative environment brings together clinical, care, and administrative teams—including marketing—to deliver tailored services in private homes and CHC‐managed Wellness Centers, helping seniors remain independent and supported.

Company Description

For over 30 years, Custom Home Care (CHC) has supported seniors and family caregivers with high‐quality, personalized care. Our caregivers and care teams are central to our reputation and growth as one of Illinois’s largest and most respected locally owned home care providers. CHC’s collaborative environment brings together clinical, care, and administrative teams—including marketing—to deliver tailored services in private homes and CHC‐managed Wellness Centers, helping seniors remain independent and supported.