Home Caregiver – Downtown Chicago & Surrounding Areas

Open Arms Solutions; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health benefits

Training and support from our office

Employee referral bonus program

Job summary

Open Arms Solutions is hiring compassionate In-Home Caregivers to support seniors in Downtown Chicago and surrounding neighborhoods. You will help older adults stay safe, comfortable, and independent in their own homes while building meaningful relationships with clients and families.

Role includes assisting with daily activities, companionship, meal prep, medication reminders, light housekeeping, and transportation to appointments.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of professional caregiving experience within the past 2 years.
• Valid driver's license or state ID.
• Reliable transportation to client locations.
• Smartphone for communication and care documentation.
• Ability to complete required background screening.
• Dependability, compassion, and a professional approach to client care.

Responsibilities

• Assist with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility.
• Provide companionship and meaningful social interaction.
• Prepare meals and encourage hydration.
• Provide medication reminders.
• Help with light housekeeping and laundry.
• Accompany clients to appointments, errands, and activities as needed.
• Observe and report changes in clients' condition.
• Complete basic care documentation.

Skills

Caregiving Experience

Driver's License

Reliable Transportation

Smartphone Access

Background Check

Compassionate Care

Job description

18/hour starting pay | Flexible scheduling | Senior home care

Looking for meaningful work where you can make a difference every day? Open Arms Solutions is hiring compassionate, dependable In-Home Caregivers to support seniors throughout Downtown Chicago and surrounding neighborhoods.

Help older adults remain safe, comfortable, and independent in their own homes while building rewarding relationships with clients and their families.

What You'll Do

• Assist with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility
• Provide companionship and meaningful social interaction
• Prepare meals and encourage hydration
• Provide medication reminders
• Help with light housekeeping and laundry
• Accompany clients to appointments, errands, and activities as needed
• Observe and report changes in clients' condition
• Complete basic care documentation

Where You'll Work

• Downtown Chicago and The Loop
• River North, Streeterville, and Gold Coast
• West Loop and South Loop
• Near North Side and Near West Side
• Lincoln Park and Lakeview
• Other nearby Chicago neighborhoods

Reliable transportation and the ability to travel to clients' homes are important for this position.

What We're Looking For

• At least 1 year of professional caregiving experience within the past 2 years
• Valid driver's license or state ID
• Reliable transportation to client locations
• Smartphone for communication and care documentation
• Ability to complete required background screening
• Dependability, compassion, and a professional approach to client care

Pay & Benefits

• $18/hour starting pay
• Flexible scheduling options
• Training and support from our office team
• PTO and health benefits, subject to eligibility requirements
• Employee referral bonus program

Why Open Arms Solutions?

Your work matters. Join a team dedicated to helping seniors receive personalized care at home, where they feel most comfortable and supported.