In-Home Caregiver

Lutheran Life Communities; Wood Dale (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

On-call shifts

Live-in opportunities

Job summary

Lutheran Life Communities’ MySolutions Home Care in Arlington Heights is seeking a Caregiver to provide one-on-one support for older adults in their homes across the northwest suburbs, including Wood Dale. You will assist with daily living, companionship, and personal care, with shifts of 4, 8, 10 and 12 hours, on-call, including overnight and live-in assignments.

Pay is $19.00/hour with credit for experience.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• At least 1 year of caregiving experience with older adults.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Comfortable working in a client's private residence.
• Preferred Illinois CNA certification (if available).
• Valid driver’s license to transport clients (if applicable).

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one, person-centered care to older adults in their homes.
• Assist with daily living activities, including meal preparation, light housekeeping, and errands.
• Provide transportation and companionship.
• Support personal care needs and offer medication reminders.
• Build meaningful relationships while treating every client with dignity and respect.

Skills

Caregiving experience

English proficiency

Home care in private residences

Job description

Caregiver - MySolutions Home Care

$19.00/hour, credit given for experience. On-call, with 4-, 8-, 10-, and 12-hour shifts, overnight and live-in assignments available. Provide one-on-one care in clients' homes across the northwest suburbs, including Wood Dale.

MySolutions Home Care, based at Luther Home in Arlington Heights, serves older adults in their private residences throughout the surrounding communities. As a Caregiver, you'll support daily living, companionship, and personal care for clients who rely on consistent, trustworthy help at home.

What you'll do

• Provide one-on-one, person-centered care to older adults in their homes
• Assist with daily living activities, including meal preparation, light housekeeping, and errands
• Provide transportation and companionship
• Support personal care needs and offer medication reminders
• Build meaningful relationships while treating every client with dignity and respect

What you'll need

Required:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• At least 1 year of experience providing caregiving support to older adults or seniors
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English
• Comfortable working in a client's private residence

Preferred:

• Active Illinois CNA certification
• Valid driver's license to transport clients using their vehicle

Pay and benefits

• $19.00/hour, credit given for experience
• Flexible scheduling
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

Schedule

On-call, as needed. Shift lengths of 4, 8, 10, and 12 hours available, including overnight and live-in assignments, within 12 miles of Arlington Heights, covering communities including Wood Dale.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), political affiliation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please let us know. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants.

Applicants for this position must be able to produce a negative drug test. Applicants may be subject to a background check. Employees in this position must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. If requested, this organization will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations to enable employees with disabilities to perform the position’s essential job duties. As markets change and the Organization grows, job descriptions may change over time as requirements and employee skill levels evolve. With this understanding, this organization retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.