Caregiver - Lincolnwood

Join Senior Helpers of Greater Chicago

Would you love to build a meaningful career with an award-winning caregiving team? Join Senior Helpers of Greater Chicago and become part of something truly special!

We're proud to be named Senior Helpers Store of the Year 2024 and to be part of the first national in-home care company recognized as a Great Place to Work® three years in a row. Now, we're growing—and we'd love for you to grow with us!

Whether you're brand new to caregiving or bring years of experience, there's a place for you here. We match your assignments to your skill level and provide ongoing training and learning opportunities to help you advance professionally in the care industry. Your success matters to us!

We proudly serve the greater Chicagoland area, offering a wide variety of clients and care settings to ensure the right fit for you. With flexible scheduling options—including weekdays, weekends, facility-based flex care, day shifts, evening shifts, and overnight opportunities—you can find a schedule that works for your life.

If you're compassionate, dependable, and ready to make a real difference every day, we can't wait to meet you. Apply today and start a rewarding journey with a team that truly values you!

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 $15-18 an hour
• And training opportunities, as well as professional growth

Qualifications:

• Caregiver with a compassionate, professional, and dependable personality
• Proven caregiving experience providing personal care, companionship, and support to clients
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills — able to build trust and maintain a positive relationship with clients and their families
• Flexible and open availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Must possess a valid driver's license, current auto insurance, and a reliable personal vehicle for transportation
• Ability to assist with mobility support, meal preparation, medication reminders, and other daily living activities
• Must be physically fit and able to lift, transfer, or assist clients safely
• Clean background check and professional references required
• 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

Apply Today and Start Making a Difference!

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.