Caregiver- Palos Park
Part Time • Bolingbrook
APPLY NOW & JOIN OUR GROWING TEAM!
Now Hiring Multiple Caregiver Positions – Day Shifts, Weekdays & Weekends
Are you a compassionate and reliable caregiver looking to make a real difference? We’re expanding our team at Senior Helpers – Bolingbrook and Southwest Suburbs, and we’re looking for dedicated professionals to help seniors live with dignity, comfort, and joy.
At Senior Helpers, we don’t just provide care — we create meaningful connections, bring smiles, and empower seniors to live their best lives. If your kindness is your superpower, we want YOU on our team!
Our care model incorporates Age-Friendly Care, focusing on:
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What Matters to each client, Mobility, Mind and Medication
Why Join Our Team?
- Supportive Community: We recognize your hard work with appreciation, encouragement, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Equality: We value our caregivers as much as our clients — because you are the heart and soul of what we do.
- Employee-Centered Management: Your well-being matters. We offer a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment.
- Compassionate Leadership: Our team leaders are understanding, approachable, and always here to support you.
Position: Caregiver
Starting Pay: $17–$20 per hour
Location: Palos Heights
Location: Palos Heights
Perks & Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Flexible Hours & Scheduling
- Paid Ongoing online & In-Person Training
- Career Growth Opportunities
- Yearly reviews and performance-based pay raises
- Tapcheck: Access your earned wages early to help manage expenses and maintain financial flexibility
- Vitable Primary Care (VPC): Unlimited virtual and in-home primary care, mental health support, 800+ free prescriptions, 40+ free LabCorp primary care labs, GLP-1 support, a full comprehensive lab panel, and free coverage for household dependents
Senior Helpers Rewards (Caribou)
We’re proud to offer Caribou Rewards, a milestone and recognition program that pays you for the great work you do. Caregivers earn points redeemable for cash, with 100 points = $1.
Milestone Rewards – Earn as You Work
- First shift: 500 points ($5)
- Second shift: 500 points ($5)
- 50 hours worked: 500 points ($5)
- 100 hours worked: 1,000 points ($10)
- 200 hours worked: 2,500 points ($25)
Recognition Rewards
Earn additional points when your coordinator acknowledges you for:
- Picking up extra shifts
- Going above and beyond
- Delivering exceptional care
- Showing reliability and teamwork
Caribou Rewards is our way of celebrating your dedication and commitment.
Optional Healthcare Benefits (Voluntary Enrollment Available through Infinity):
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Telehealth Access
• Life, Disability, Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
• Legal Shield & Data Protection
• ID Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Health Discount Program
What You’ll Do
- Build meaningful relationships through companionship and conversation
- Assist with errands, shopping, and light housekeeping
- Prepare meals and help with laundry
- Provide transportation to appointments and events
- Offer medication reminders
- Support mobility and ensure home safety
- Assist with personal hygiene (bathing, grooming, dressing, bathroom needs)
Qualifications
- Proven caregiving experience is preferred (but full training is provided for the right candidate)
- A genuine desire to help others, with a positive and learning attitude
- Valid Driver’s License (Required)
- Proof of Eligibility to Work in the USA (Required)
- Two Professional References
CNA certification is a plus, but not required
What Makes Us Unique
We’re proud to be the first national in-home care company recognized as a Great Place to Work®, empowering seniors and their families since 2002. Our passionate and supportive team is committed to making aging a beautiful journey.
Our Commitment
Senior Helpers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind, regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other protected characteristic.
Compensation: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour
Our mission is to ensure a better quality of life, for both our clients and their families, by providing dependable and affordable care at a moment’s notice. We are a trusted and respected organization that takes a responsible role in supporting our clients and their families, our employees, and our community. That’s why we are Senior Care Only Better.
Would you like a rewarding and gratifying job as a caregiver where you can make a difference in someone's life? We are currently looking for caring, kind, dependable and personable individuals who desire to provide non-medical, in-home care to the elderly.
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Flexible work schedule
In 2014, there were nearly 1.8 million caregivers working in the U.S., with the potential to create 500,000 more jobs by 2024. (Source: Value of Home Care Report)
Being part of the family
Over the last five years, the home care industry has grown by more than 50%, and is projected to increase as demand grows. (Source: Value of Home Care Report)
Career advancement in a growing field
Job growth for caregivers is projected to increase by 26% through 2024, compared to just 6.5% on average for all occupations. (Source: Value of Home Care Report)
Opportunity to help seniors and people with disabilities stay at home
In a recent survey of more than 72,000 caregivers, the overall job satisfaction rating was 9.03 out of 10 – higher than previous years. (Source: Home Care Pulse)