Home Caregiver

Assisting Hands Home Care - Serving Schaumburg, Park Ridge & Surrounding Areas; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral program

Mileage Reimbursment

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Tuition assistance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Job summary

Assisting Hands Home Care in Schaumburg is seeking compassionate, dependable caregivers to join our in‑home care team serving Schaumburg and nearby suburbs. Whether your experience is in companionship, personal care, or more hands‑on assistance, we have opportunities for varied skill levels and schedules.

As part of our team you will provide personal care, meal preparation, mobility support, and medication reminders, while upholding safety, dignity and meaningful connections with clients.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years hands-on caregiving experience preferred.
• Reliable transportation with a valid driver's license and car insurance.
• Experience with personal care, incontinence care, repositioning, and mobility assistance.
• Ability to safely perform physical duties with equipment and assistance.
• Strong communication skills and ability to follow care plans and report concerns.

Responsibilities

• Providing minimal to maximum hands‑on assistance with bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and personal hygiene.
• Supporting safe mobility, repositioning, and transfers with transfer equipment.
• Assisting with incontinence care, brief changes, and skin integrity observation.
• Meal preparation.
• Providing medication reminders.
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and comfortable environment through light housekeeping.
• Offering companionship and emotional support.
• Monitoring and reporting changes in the client's condition to office team.

Skills

Caregiving experience

Reliable transportation

Personal care

Incontinence care

Mobility assistance

Communication skills

Care plan adherence

Job description

Responsive recruiter

Benefits

• Referral program


• Mileage Reimbursment


• Health insurance


• Opportunity for advancement


• Tuition assistance


• Vision insurance


• Dental insurance

Assisting Hands Home Care is looking for compassionate, dependable, and experienced caregivers to join our team!

This position serves Schaumburg and the surrounding Northwest Suburbs, including Park Ridge, Palatine, Hoffman Estates, Rolling Meadows, Elk Grove Village, and Des Plaines.

We are seeking caregivers who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of seniors and individuals who need assistance with their daily routines. Whether your experience is in companionship, personal care, or providing more hands‑on assistance, we have opportunities for caregivers with different skill sets and levels of experience.

We are looking for caring professionals who value safety, patience, reliability, dignity, and building meaningful connections with clients.

Position Responsibilities

• Providing minimal to maximum hands‑on assistance with bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and personal hygiene.


• Supporting safe mobility, repositioning, and transfers, including the use of Hoyer lifts or other transfer equipment when applicable.


• Assisting with incontinence care, brief changes, and skin integrity observation.


• Meal preparation.


• Providing medication reminders.


• Maintaining a clean, safe, and comfortable environment through light housekeeping.


• Offering companionship and emotional support


• Monitoring and reporting changes in the client's condition, behavior, or overall well‑being to the office team.

Why Join Assisting Hands?

• Competitive Pay: $19–$21/hour, based on experience, qualifications, and case requirements.


• Opportunities for ongoing assignments and long‑term client relationships.


• Direct Deposit and Sick Time Off.


• Supportive Office Team: Responsive communication and assistance when you need support.


• Training and Professional Development: Opportunities to strengthen your caregiving skills.


• Meaningful Work: Build lasting relationships with clients and make a difference in their daily lives.

Qualifications

• At least 1–2 years of hands‑on caregiving experience preferred, particularly with clients requiring maximum assistance.


• Reliable transportation with Valid driver's license and current car insurance.


• Experience with personal care, incontinence care, repositioning, and mobility assistance.


• Ability to safely perform the physical duties required for assigned cases, with appropriate equipment and assistance.


• Strong communication skills and the ability to follow care plans and report concerns promptly.

Important! Please Read Before Applying

This is NOT a Chicago‑based position. Applicants must have reliable transportation and be able to consistently commute to Schaumburg and nearby suburbs for scheduled shifts. Please confirm that the commute is reasonable for you before applying.

Our Ideal Candidate

We are looking for caregivers who are confident providing hands‑on assistance. The ideal candidate is experienced, reliable, attentive, and physically capable of performing assigned duties safely, and comfortable assisting clients with significant mobility limitations and personal care needs.

If you enjoy helping others, take pride in providing quality care, and want to be part of a supportive team, we would love to hear from you!

Compensation: $19.00 - $20.00 per hour

About Assisting Hands Home Care

Assisting Hands Home Care provides compassionate, dependable in‑home care that helps individuals remain safe, independent, and comfortable in their own homes. Our care is rooted in dignity, respect, and personalized support, allowing clients to maintain their quality of life where they feel happiest.

Assisting Hands Home Care is known for its high standards and commitment to excellence. Our caregivers are reliable, compassionate, and dedicated to providing care that builds trust and makes a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.