Registered Home Care Aide

St. Joseph's Home Health; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph's Home Health is seeking a compassionate Personal Care Assistant (PCA) to help clients with daily living activities and to support independence and comfort. You will assist with bathing, dressing, grooming, mobility, meals, and medication reminders, while maintaining dignity and safety.

The role emphasizes person-centered care, professional communication, and adherence to individualized care plans to ensure a safe and supportive home environment for clients in the Chicago area.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous caregiving, home care, or healthcare experience preferred.
• Compassionate, patient, and dependable.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow care plans and safety procedures.
• Ability to assist with lifting, transferring, and mobility.
• Must meet background checks, training, and state requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and personal hygiene.
• Provide mobility assistance, including transfers, positioning, and ambulation as needed.
• Assist with meal preparation and feeding.
• Provide medication reminders per care plan.
• Perform light housekeeping and laundry related to client care.
• Offer companionship and emotional support.
• Accompany clients to appointments, errands, or activities as needed.
• Observe and report changes in a client’s condition or behavior.
• Follow individualized care plans and document services provided.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable environment.
• Communicate professionally with clients, families, supervisors, and other care team members.

Skills

ADL assistance

Mobility support

Compassionate care

Strong communication

Follow care plans

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

We are seeking a compassionate and dependable Personal Care Assistant (PCH) to provide hands-on support to individuals who need assistance with daily living activities. In this role, you’ll help clients maintain their independence, comfort, and quality of life while providing respectful, person-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and personal hygiene

• Provide mobility assistance, including transfers, positioning, and ambulation as needed

• Assist with meal preparation and feeding

• Provide medication reminders in accordance with the care plan

• Perform light housekeeping and laundry related to client care

• Offer companionship and emotional support

• Accompany clients to appointments, errands, or activities as needed

• Observe and report changes in a client’s condition or behavior

• Follow individualized care plans and document services provided

• Maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable environment

• Communicate professionally with clients, families, supervisors, and other members of the care team

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred

• Previous caregiving, personal care, home care, or healthcare experience preferred

• Compassionate, patient, and dependable

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to follow care plans and safety procedures

• Ability to assist with lifting, transferring, and mobility as required by the position

• Must meet all applicable background check, training, certification, and state requirements

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate is someone who genuinely enjoys helping others and understands that great care goes beyond completing a checklist. We’re looking for caregivers who are reliable, attentive, respectful, and committed to helping each client feel safe, comfortable, and supported.