Caregiver Private Duty

Help at Home•Palatine, IL

1d•$18•Onsite

About The Position

Help at Home is hiring caregivers to provide one-on-one in-home support to seniors. Caregivers work inside clients’ homes and assist with light housekeeping, personal activities, errands, grocery shopping, and appointments. The posting offers starting pay of at least $18 per hour, with higher pay based on experience. Pay, benefits, time off, and bonuses vary by state and location; applicants should ask for complete details during the interview. The role requires compliance with state background screening requirements and dedication to professional development, including organizational and state-required training. Help at Home states that it protects applicant and employee personal information and requires employees to follow data protection policies and legal requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or at least one year of previous caregiver experience.
Valid driver’s license.
Access to insured and reliable transportation.
Comply with state background screening requirements.
Dedication to professional development, including organizational and state-required training.

Nice To Haves

Certified nursing assistant (CNA) certification.
Caregiving experience, which may qualify for higher pay.
Veteran, active military, or military spouse experience; these candidates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Provide one-on-one support to clients in their homes.
Assist with light housekeeping, including organizing, laundry, and basic cleaning.
Help clients with personal activities such as dressing, grooming, and meals.
Run errands and grocery shop for clients.
Accompany clients to appointments.
Complete organizational and state-required training.
Comply with data protection policies and legal requirements to safeguard sensitive information.