Caregiver

Assisting Hands Home Care; Palatine (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Assisting Hands Home Care is seeking caregivers, CNAs, and Home Health Aides to provide meaningful, dependable support to seniors and individuals in their homes throughout the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago.

We value compassion, reliability, and trust—our team works with clients to maintain independence, comfort, and quality of life. Training and ongoing support are provided, with opportunities for advancement and flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of caregiving experience preferred.
• Home care, private duty, CNA, HHA, or similar experience is a plus but not required.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Assist with bathing, dressing, grooming, and other personal care.
• Prepare meals and help with light household chores.
• Provide companionship and meaningful interaction.
• Assist with mobility and everyday activities.
• Encourage independence and participation in daily routines.
• Help maintain a safe and comfortable environment.
• Follow the client's care plan and scheduled routines.
• Document services provided and communicate important changes or concerns with the office.

Skills

Compassionate

Dependable

Patience

Reliable transportation

Job description

Benefits:

• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule

Assisting Hands Home Care – Schaumburg & Park Ridge, IL

More Than a Job. A Chance to Make Someone's Day Better.

Sometimes the smallest things can make the biggest difference — a helping hand getting ready for the day, a meal prepared with care, a conversation that brightens someone's afternoon, or simply knowing someone is there when help is needed.

That's what our caregivers do.

Assisting Hands Home Care is looking for Caregivers, CNAs, and Home Health Aides who want to provide meaningful, dependable support to seniors and individuals in their homes.

If you are compassionate, trustworthy, and take pride in caring for others, you could be a great addition to our team.

What Does a Caregiver Do?

Every client has their own routines, preferences, and needs. Your role is to provide the support outlined in their individualized care plan while helping them remain comfortable and independent at home.

Depending on the assignment, you may:

• Assist with bathing, dressing, grooming, and other personal care
• Prepare meals and help with light household chores
• Provide companionship and meaningful interaction
• Assist with mobility and everyday activities
• Encourage independence and participation in daily routines
• Help maintain a safe and comfortable environment
• Follow the client's care plan and scheduled routines
• Document services provided
• Communicate important changes or concerns with the office

The care you provide can have a direct impact on a client's comfort, confidence, independence, and quality of life.

Why Caregivers Choose Assisting Hands

We know that supporting clients starts with supporting our caregivers. That's why we offer:

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay
• Mileage reimbursement
• Caregiver referral bonus opportunities
• Earned sick time
• AFLAC health, dental, and vision options

Support & Development

• Paid training
• Ongoing caregiver support
• A dedicated office team available 24/7

What You'll Need

We're looking for people who are dependable, compassionate, patient, and comfortable working directly with clients in their homes.

Experience:

• At least 1 year of caregiving experience preferred
• Home care, private duty, CNA, HHA, or similar experience is a plus but not required

Required:

• Reliable transportation
• Valid driver's license
• Current auto insurance

Preferred:

• CPR/First Aid certification

Care Where It's Needed

Our team provides care throughout the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago, including:

Schaumburg, Hoffman Estates, Palatine, Rolling Meadows, Elk Grove Village, Des Plaines, Park Ridge, Surrounding Communities

Please keep in mind: The location displayed on this posting represents one of the communities we serve. It is not necessarily our office location or the only location where you may be scheduled. Caregivers must be willing to travel throughout our service area based on client needs and availability.

Could You Be Our Next Caregiver?

If you're looking for work where you can build relationships, help people maintain their independence, and know that what you do matters, we'd love to hear from you.

Bring your experience. Bring your compassion. We’ll provide the support you need to succeed.