Caregiver

Caregiver

Home Instead is looking for caring and compassionate Caregivers—we call ours Care Pros—to become a part of our team and join our mission of expanding the world’s capacity to care. Home Instead provides a variety of non-medical services that allow aging adults to remain in their home and meet the challenges of aging with dignity, care and compassion.

*We are looking for caregivers for clients living in DeKalb, Sycamore, Genoa, Stillman Valley, Oregon, Sterling, Dixon, Rochelle, Malta, Hinckley, Sandwich, Somonauk, Big Rock, and Maple Park.

Valid driver's license and a reliable vehicle, with a willingness to transport clients as needed is a requirement.

Availability Requirement

  • Monday - Sunday
  • 8am-8pm, or
  • 8pm-8am *AWAKE 12hr overnights, or
  • 8am-2pm & 4pm-8pm

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Companionship and conversation
  • Light housekeeping tasks and meal preparation
  • Medication and appointment reminders
  • Alzheimer’s Care
  • Ability to treat and care for aging adults and their property with dignity and respect
  • Ability to communicate with clients in a friendly and compassionate manner
  • Possess a valid driver’s license and valid auto insurance (required if driving clients)

*No previous experience necessary - skills training provided by Home Instead*

We have a variety of shifts available. And because we care for our Care Pros as much as we care for our clients, we provide 24/7 support and offer competitive pay and benefits.

Benefits include:

  • $16/hr, overtime and holidays are paid at time and a half, miles driven in your car while clocked in are paid at $0.70/mile. Paychecks are direct deposit twice a month.
  • Paid Training
  • Paid Time Off
  • 2 Week Scheduling
  • Uniform Tops Included
  • Quarterly Care Pro Meetings/Gatherings
  • Illinois SecureChoice (Roth IRA)
  • BCBS of IL Health Insurance (FT)
  • Humana Dental Insurance (FT)
  • Humana Vision Insurance (FT)
  • Quantum Health Benefits


Apply today to join our team!

Locations: DeKalb, Sycamore, Genoa, Stillman Valley, Oregon, Sterling, Dixon, Rochelle, Malta, Hinckley, Sandwich, Somonauk, Big Rock, and Maple Park.

Additional Info

Job Type : Part-time, Full-Time

Education Level : High School

Experience Level : Entry Level

Wage/Salary : $16.00/hr

Number of Openings : 4

Job Start Date : 7/21/2025

Application Deadline : 8/31/2025

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