Caregiver / Home Care Aide
Home Instead
Lake Forest, IL, United States
Lake Forest, IL, United States
- $16.50 - $18.50 p/week
- Healthcare
- Full-time
- caregiver
- home care aide
- senior care
The Caregiver / Home Care Aide provides compassionate personal care and companionship to seniors, assisting with daily activities such as grooming, bathing, and meal preparation. The role includes the use of technology for scheduling and communication, with ongoing training and support from the employer. Benefits include competitive hourly wages, paid training, medical benefits, and opportunities for career growth.
Caregiver – Get the Support You Deserve with Home Instead
As a Caregiver with Home Instead, you’ll have a dedicated team behind you every step of the way. Our tools and training help you focus on what matters most—caring for seniors.
- 24/7 support from our experienced office team
- Industry-leading caregiver technology and scheduling tools
- Weekly pay and benefits for eligible employees
- Opportunities to learn and grow in your role
Join a company that supports you while you support others.
Open Visit Schedules
- Lake Forest – weekday and weekend; early morning
- Wheeling – Monday/Wednesday/Sunday; early morning
What you’ll get as a caregiver
- $16.50-$18.50/hr - weekly pay & direct deposit
- $700 caregiver referral program
- Sick leave accrual opportunities and paid training
- Paid holidays at 1.5x your rate
- Medical/Dental/Vision benefits, based on eligibility
- 401k matching, based on eligibility
- Mileage reimbursement (in-visit travel and between same-day visits)
- Opportunity for continuous learning
What you’ll do as a caregiver
- Foster relationships with clients through companionship and compassionate caregiving.
- Assist with meal preparation and perform light housekeeping duties.
- Provide personal care services, including assistance with grooming, bathing, restroom use, and managing incontinence.
We’ve got you covered
- Fast job placement for qualified candidates.
- Dedicated support from our passionate team, available 24/7.
- Leverage our industry-leading mobile app for real-time updates on client needs, schedule management, and earnings tracking.
Requirements
- Minimum of 6 months of paid professional caregiving experience (non-family) OR be a CNA, HHA, LVN/LPN, or RN
- Willing and able to work at least two weekly shifts with the same client(s) to provide consistent care and build strong relationships
- Have basic English speaking, reading, and writing abilities (Bilingual or multilingual individuals are encouraged to apply)
- Complete any necessary compliance, license, or registration requirements




