Home Care Aide - driving required

Help At Home; Westmont (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Health benefits

Paid time off

Cash bonuses

Veteran-friendly employer

Job summary

Help at Home is hiring compassionate caregivers to provide in-home support and transportation to clients in Illinois. The role emphasizes safe driving, daily assistive activities, and reliable vehicle use.

A valid driver’s license and insurance are required, with mileage reimbursement and strong benefits available. As a Home Care Aide, you’ll work 1-on-1 with clients in their homes, helping with daily activities, meals, and errands, while prioritizing safety and compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license and active insurance.
• Access to reliable transportation.
• Ability to assist clients in and out of vehicles.
• Willingness to complete state-required training.
• No experience required.

Responsibilities

• Light housekeeping, including organizing, laundry, and basic cleaning.
• Personal activities such as dressing, grooming, and assisting with meals.
• Provide safe and timely transportation to run errands, grocery shopping, and appointments.

Job description

Help at Home is hiring TODAY in your community! We are seeking a compassionate and reliable caregiver who can provide in-home support to clients and assist with transportation needs. The ideal candidate MUST have a valid driver’s license, insurance and a safe & reliable vehicle. They will help with daily activities and safely transport clients to appointments, errands, and social outings.

Start your career with the nation’s leading provider of in-home support to seniors and become a hero for someone in your community.

Why should you join Help at Home?

• Pay ranges from $18.75 to $21.00 an hour *with experience (can vary by location and/or care plan)
• Mileage reimbursement for all client-related driving
• No experience required
• Amazing benefits – health care, paid time off, and cash bonuses!
• Meaningful work with clients who need your help
• Industry leader with 40+ years of history in a high-demand field
• Veteran-Friendly Employer: We encourage veterans, active military, and their spouses to apply for positions. Our roles are flexible, and we value your experience and expertise.

As a Home Care Aide, you’ll work 1-on-1 with your clients inside their homes, and support them with the following types of activities:

• Light housekeeping, including organizing, laundry, and basic cleaning
• Personal activities such as dressing, grooming, and assisting with meals
• Provide Safe and timely transportation to run errands, grocery shopping, and/or accompanying your clients to appointments.

We are hiring now in your community – join our team and build your career in a high-demand industry.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Valid driver’s license or ID
• Active Insurance in your name
• Access to reliable transportation
• Comfortable driving clients of all mobility levels
• Ability to assist clients in and out of vehicles as needed
• Dedication to professional development, including organizational and state-required training

Caregivers must comply with state background screening requirements. Compensation, benefits, time off, and bonuses vary by state and location, so please ask for complete details at your interview.