Lead Caregiver / CNA / HHA - Full-Time

Home Instead • Full-time • Chicago, IL, United States, IL, United States • 1d ago

Full-time caregiving role with guaranteed hours: 40 hours/week guaranteed with 60 hours/week of availability
Pay range: $20.00-$22.00/hr depending on experience; $800-$880/week at 40 hours before taxes
Greater Chicago service area: Client homes, apartments, and condos across Chicago and surrounding areas
Best suited for experienced, reliable caregivers: Ideal for care professionals who are confident supporting different clients, care needs, and home environments
Experience or credential required: 5+ years of professional caregiving experience, non-family, OR active CNA, HHA, LPN, or RN credential

Are you an experienced caregiver, CNA, or HHA who wants steady full-time work and takes pride in providing reliable, high-quality care? Home Instead is hiring a Care Pro Lead to support older adults in their homes across the greater Chicago area.

At Home Instead, our mission is to make life better for older adults and the caregivers who support them. This full-time role is designed for calm, dependable care professionals who are comfortable supporting a variety of clients, helping with new client starts, and stepping in when urgent coverage is needed.

What You’ll Do

Provide compassionate, professional care to older adults in their homes
Assist with personal care, mobility, transfers, companionship, meals, and daily routines
Support clients with dementia care and end-of-life care needs
Help with new client starts to create a smooth and positive care experience
Step in for urgent or last-minute shift coverage to help prevent gaps in care
Review care plans and visit notes to understand each client’s needs and preferences
Communicate professionally with clients, families, office staff, and other caregivers
Provide hands-on support, guidance, and encouragement to other caregivers when needed

Required Experience & Qualifications

5+ years of professional caregiving experience, non-family, OR active CNA, HHA, LPN, or RN credential
Experience with personal care, transfers, dementia care, and end-of-life support
Calm, confident, and professional approach in changing or challenging care situations
Strong communication skills with clients, families, office staff, and fellow caregivers
Comfortable supporting and guiding other caregivers when needed
Comfortable using a smartphone app for scheduling and care documentation
Basic English reading, writing, and verbal communication skills

Schedule, Travel & Requirements

Must be available for 60 hours per week to qualify for guaranteed 40 full-time hours
Reliable transportation and willingness to travel up to 60 minutes to client homes
Comfortable working in different Chicago-area home environments, including houses, apartments, condos, buildings with stairs or elevators, homes with pets, and smoking environments
Ability to accept shifts on short notice when needed
Ability to meet physical requirements of the role, including assisting with mobility, transfers, and personal care
Must pass background check, drug screening, and required assessments

Pay & Benefits

$20.00-$22.00/hr, depending on experience
$800-$880/week before taxes at 40 hours per week
Weekly pay
Overtime eligibility
Mileage reimbursement between client visits
Paid training and ongoing development opportunities
Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, and more
24/7 support from the Home Instead Care Team

Work Area

This role supports clients in homes across the greater Chicago area, including Chicago neighborhoods and surrounding communities. Because client homes may be spread across the area, this position requires reliable transportation, flexibility, and comfort planning travel between assignments when needed.

Because client needs can change quickly, this position requires professionalism, dependability, and a strong commitment to high-quality senior care.

Ready to Apply?

If you are dependable, compassionate, and ready for a full-time caregiving role with meaningful responsibility, we encourage you to apply today.

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