Home Care Aide - driving required

Help At Home; Wilmington (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Help at Home is seeking a compassionate in-home caregiver to support seniors in clients' homes. You will assist with daily activities and provide safe transportation to appointments and social outings.

Eligible candidates must have a valid driver’s license, active insurance, and access to a reliable vehicle; experience is not required. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits are available depending on location and care plan.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance are required.
• Access to a safe, reliable vehicle is required.
• Ability to transport clients safely to appointments and outings.
• Willingness to complete required state trainings.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home assistance with daily activities.
• Safely transport clients to appointments, errands, and social outings.
• Light housekeeping, laundry, and basic cleaning.
• Assist with dressing, grooming, and meals.

Skills

Compassionate

Reliable

Valid driver’s license

Safe & reliable vehicle

Good communication

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.