Caregiver - Overnight

Home Helpers; Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Weekend differential $2.00/hr

Paid training

Biweekly pay

Paid leave after 90 days

Travel time & mileage

Referral bonuses up to $250

Retirement plan eligibility

Office support

Ongoing training

Job summary

Home Helpers Home Care of East Peoria seeks compassionate overnight caregivers to support seniors and individuals who need assistance in their homes. You will work one-on-one to keep clients safe, comfortable, and independent during the night.

Responsibilities include night-time personal care, mobility support, medication reminders, light housekeeping, and documenting care plans. We offer flexible full- and part-time shifts, weekend differential, paid training, and biweekly pay.

Qualifications

• Experience caring for seniors or individuals needing assistance; training provided.
• Comfortable working 12-hour overnight shifts.
• Ability to follow an established care plan and communicate professionally.

Responsibilities

• Provide attentive, compassionate care overnight.
• Assist with toileting, incontinence care, and nighttime hygiene.
• Help clients in/out of bed, reposition, transfer, and walk as needed.
• Assist with dressing, grooming, and bedtime/morning routines.
• Monitor comfort and safety; respond promptly to needs.
• Provide companionship and reassurance for confusion or anxiety.
• Assist clients with Alzheimer's or other dementia as needed.
• Provide medication reminders per care plan.
• Perform light housekeeping, laundry, and meal prep.
• Follow care plans and document care provided.
• Communicate changes in client condition to office team.

Skills

Compassionate

Patience

Dependable

Respectful

Stamina for night shifts

Professional communication

Reliable transportation

Awake and alert on shift

Background checks ready

Job description

Make a Difference While Others Sleep!

Home Helpers Home Care of East Peoria is looking for compassionate, dependable caregivers to join our team providing overnight care to seniors and individuals who need assistance in their homes.

Our overnight caregivers play an important role in helping clients remain safe, comfortable, and independent throughout the night. Whether assisting with personal care, providing companionship, or responding to a client's needs, you'll make a meaningful difference in someone's life.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys one-on-one caregiving, is comfortable working overnight hours, and takes pride in providing reliable, compassionate care.

Schedule & Availability

• 12-hour overnight shifts
• Full-time and part-time opportunities may be available
• Weekday and weekend shifts may be available based on client needs
• Consistent schedules whenever possible
• Caregivers must remain awake and attentive throughout their assigned shifts
• Specific shift times and schedules will be discussed during the hiring process

What You'll Do

As an Overnight Caregiver, your responsibilities may include:

• Providing attentive, compassionate care throughout the night
• Assisting clients with toileting, incontinence care, and nighttime personal hygiene
• Helping clients safely get in and out of bed, reposition, transfer, and walk as needed
• Providing assistance with dressing, grooming, and bedtime or morning routines
• Monitoring client comfort and safety and responding promptly to their needs
• Providing companionship and reassurance to clients who may experience confusion, anxiety, or restlessness
• Assisting clients living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia
• Providing medication reminders as outlined in the client's care plan
• Performing light housekeeping, laundry, and meal preparation as needed
• Following established care plans and documenting care provided
• Communicating changes in client condition or concerns to the office team

Compensation & Benefits

At Home Helpers, we believe caregivers deserve to feel appreciated, supported, and valued for the important work they do.

We offer:

• Competitive hourly pay based on experience and qualifications
• $2.00 per hour weekend differential for eligible hours from midnight Friday through midnight Sunday
• Paid training, including 21 hours during your first 60 days
• Paid leave accrued at one hour for every 40 hours worked, available for use after 90 days of employment
• Biweekly pay
• Optional earned wage access program
• Paid travel time and mileage between qualifying client shifts
• Employee referral bonuses of up to $250
• Eligibility for our profit-sharing retirement plan after meeting plan requirements
• Support from a dedicated local office team
• Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development

What We're Looking For

Our ideal candidate is someone who:

• Is compassionate, patient, dependable, and respectful
• Is comfortable working 12-hour overnight shifts
• Can remain awake, alert, and responsive throughout the shift
• Has experience caring for seniors or individuals who need assistance, although training is provided
• Is comfortable assisting with personal care, including bathing, dressing, toileting, and transfers
• Can work independently while following an established care plan
• Communicates professionally with clients, families, and office staff
• Has reliable transportation
• Can successfully complete required background checks
• Takes pride in providing consistent, high-quality care

Why Work for Home Helpers?

Home Helpers Home Care of East Peoria is a locally owned home care agency dedicated to helping seniors and individuals maintain their independence and quality of life in the comfort of their own homes.

We understand that caregiving can be both rewarding and challenging. That's why we work hard to provide our caregivers with the training, communication, and support they need to succeed.

Our mission is to be the most trusted and respected provider of home care services, and our vision is to be the extended family when family can't be there.

If you're looking for a meaningful overnight caregiving position where your work truly matters, we'd love to hear from you!