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Touching Hearst at Home Fox Valley
In Home Caregiver
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Caregiver or Personal Care Aide provides non-medical care for adults, including elderly and disabled people, typically in their own homes. Assists clients with daily tasks including bathing, medication reminders, and light housekeeping; may also provide transportation for appointments and errands. These roles do not always require formal certification.
$31,450 / year median in Illinois
+28% projected growth
Job Description
Our clients trust us to help them stay safe and live with dignity at home. You'll be the person making that trust real, one shift at a time. The Role What You'll Do Every Shift Be Present with Your Client — Companionship, conversation, and the small moments that make their day feel like theirs. Help with Daily Living — Bathing, dressing, grooming, meals, mobility — done with respect. Watch for What Matters — Changes in mood, appetite, or alertness. You're our eyes and ears. Keep the Home Safe — Fall prevention, light tidying, medication reminders within your scope. Document the Visit — Quick notes in WellSky Mobile so the family always knows what happened. Who We're Looking For You're a Fit If You… Genuinely care about people — especially older adults Are reliable — clients count on you showing up Have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation Can pass a state and federal background check Have a smartphone for our clock-in / clock-out app Are open to learning — we'll train you for the rest Why Touching Hearts at Home A Team That Actually Has Your Back We don't just say we support you. We answer the phone, we know your name, and we build schedules that work around your life. Caregivers stay with us because we treat them the way we ask them to treat clients — with respect, patience, and consistency. How to Apply Ready? Here's What to Do.