Caregiver| McHenry County, IL | Flexible Hours!

FirstLight Home Care; McHenry (IL); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Competitive pay

Paid training

401K eligibility

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

FirstLight Home Care is seeking caring In-Home Caregivers to provide personalized care to clients in their homes. The role emphasizes compassion, reliability, and flexible scheduling to meet client needs.

Opportunities for full-time or part-time work with day, evening, overnight, and weekend shifts. Training and team support are available to help you deliver dependable care in the community.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and dependable.
• 18+ years of age.
• Valid driver's license and insured transportation.
• Ability to work independently in a client’s home.
• Background check / drug screen may be required.
• Previous caregiving experience is preferred but not required for all positions.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and conversation.
• Assist with personal care (bathing, dressing, grooming).
• Prepare meals and assist with feeding as needed.
• Perform light housekeeping and household tasks.
• Provide medication reminders.
• Assist with mobility and transfers.
• Run errands and transportation as needed.
• Support daily activities and create a safe home environment.

Skills

Compassionate

Strong communication

18+ years

Independent work

Driver's license

Job description

In-Home Caregiver

FirstLight Home Care is hiring compassionate and dependable In-Home Caregivers to provide personalized care and support to clients in their homes.

We are looking for caregivers who enjoy helping others and want a flexible, rewarding opportunity making a difference in their community.

Schedule

• Full-time and part-time opportunities available
• Day, evening, overnight, and weekend shifts
• Flexible scheduling based on client needs and caregiver availability

Responsibilities

As an In-Home Caregiver, you may assist clients with:

• Companionship and conversation
• Personal care, including bathing, dressing, and grooming
• Meal preparation
• Light housekeeping
• Medication reminders
• Mobility and transfer assistance
• Transportation and errands
• Assistance with daily activities
• Providing a safe and comfortable home environment

Qualifications

• Compassionate and dependable
• Strong communication skills
• At least 18 years of age
• Ability to work independently in a client’s home
• Valid driver's license and insured, reliable transportationAbility to meet applicable background check drug screen and employment requirements
• Previous caregiving experience is preferred but not required for all positions

Benefits

Benefits include:

• Flexible schedules
• Competitive pay
• Full-time and part-time opportunities
• Ongoing training and support
• Opportunities for additional hours
• Accrued paid time off
• Mileage reimbursement and travel time paid between assignments and mileage for errands/appointments
• Paid training
• 401K eligibility
• Caregiver referral bonuses, last minute shift bonuses, gas cards, above & beyond and more!
• Internal growth and promotion opportunities
• Support from your FirstLight Home Care team

About FirstLight Home Care

FirstLight Home Care provides personalized non-medical home care services that help individuals remain safe, comfortable, and independent in their own homes.

Our caregivers are an important part of that mission, providing dependable care and meaningful support to the clients and families we serve.