Caregiver - Des Plaines

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:

• Assist clients with personal care (bathing, grooming, dressing)
• Provide companionship and emotional support
• Prepare meals and light housekeeping
• Accompany clients to appointments
• Monitor well-being and communicate updates
• Document care provided

Apply now!

If you’re looking for a company that improves the lives of others, invests in their employees, and provides a supportive environment, you should join the Senior Helpers team! By providing care for our clients, our caregivers make a direct impact on helping seniors in the comfort of their own home with one-on-one personal care.

Senior Helpers was created with the mindset of assisting seniors with what they need while allowing them to maintain as much autonomy and independence as possible. We firmly believe that our work is all about helping clients and their families improve their quality of life.

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.