Immediate Opening: Caregiver - Couples Care | 12-Hour Shifts | Arlington Heights, IL

Job Description

Job Description

Join the Open Arms & Franciscan Care Solutions Team!

Open Arms & Franciscan Care Solutions (FCS) is seeking a compassionate, dependable caregiver to provide one-on-one care for a senior couple in our senior community in Wheeling, IL . This long-term opportunity is ideal for caregivers who are passionate about helping seniors remain safe, comfortable, and independent while building meaningful relationships.

  Schedule

• Day Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• Overnight Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• 12-hour shifts
• Long-term assignment

 

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, one-on-one care for a senior couple.
• Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and personal hygiene.
• Safely assist with one-person transfers using a gait belt.
• Support mobility and implement fall prevention techniques.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Prepare meals and assist with feeding as needed.
• Perform light housekeeping to maintain a clean and comfortable living environment.
• Observe and report changes in the clients' condition.
• Follow individualized care plans while promoting each client's dignity and independence.

 

Requirements

• At least 1 year of professional caregiving experience preferred.
• Experience assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Comfortable performing one-person transfers using a gait belt.
• Experience with mobility assistance and fall prevention.
• Dementia or memory care experience is a plus.
• Ability to prepare meals and perform light housekeeping.
• Compassionate, dependable, patient, and professional.
• Must be able to reliably commute to Wheeling, IL for scheduled shifts.
• Ability to maintain a consistent and dependable work schedule.
• Reliable transportation preferred.
• Must be 18 years of age or older .
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

 

Benefits

• Basic pay rate of $18.00 per hour
• Couples Care Shift rate of $22.00 per hour
• Bi-weekly pay
• Paid orientation and training
• Paid time off (eligibility requirements apply)
• Flexible scheduling
• Referral bonus program
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Supportive office team with ongoing caregiver support

 

About Open Arms & Franciscan Care Solutions

Open Arms & Franciscan Care Solutions (FCS) is committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care that helps seniors live safely and independently. We value our caregivers and provide the training, support, and career opportunities needed to succeed. Join our team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those you serve every day.