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Caregiver Opportunities – Be a Hero in Your Community!

♥ 2025 Best of Home Care Award Winner! ♥ 2024 Activated Insights Award Winner (formerly Home Care Pulse) – O Employer of Choice – Provider of Choice – Leader in Experience – Leader in Training – We are Open Arms and Franciscan Care Solutions, an award-winning home care agency serving the beautiful Northwest Suburbs of Chicagoland, including Des Plaines and Wheeling.

We’re passionate about helping seniors live their best lives at home, and we’re looking for caring and reliable Caregivers to join our family. At Open Arms and Franciscan Care Solutions, we’re built on core values of compassion, excellence, integrity, positivity, and teamwork. These values shape everything we do to provide outstanding care to our seniors and support our team members in every step of their caregiving journey.

We’re actively hiring right now to meet growing demand in Des Plaines & Wheeling — apply today and start your first shift within weeks!

• Day
  
  Shifts:
  
  6 hours, 8 hours, or 12 hours
• Overnight
  
  Shifts:
  
  8 hours or 12 hours
• Monday-Friday:
  Openings for consistent weekday shifts. Every other weekend availability required and must have open availability on at least 4 days.
• Weekends Only:
  Openings for consistent weekend shifts. Availability required for every weekend.

• Competitive Pay: $17/hr starting pay bi-weekly paychecks—get paid on time, every time!
• Flexible Scheduling:
  Work when it fits your life—balance your personal and professional goals!
• Paid Leave for Work-Life Balance:
  Take time off when you need it and recharge!
• Comprehensive
  
  Health Benefits:
  
  Full-time employees receive full coverage for peace of mind.
• Growth Opportunities:
  Paid training and plenty of room to grow in your caregiving career!
• Referral Bonuses:
  Bring a friend along and earn extra cash—it’s a win‑win!
• Continuous Support:
  Our dedicated Care Coordinators and 24/7 support team are here to guide you, answer questions, and ensure you feel empowered to succeed in every shift.
• Recognition Program:
  Weekly Recognition, Monthly & Quarterly Awards, Milestone Rewards for outstanding caregivers.

• Assist with daily activities (bathing, meal prep, medication reminders)
• Provide emotional support and companionship
• Support independence with mobility assistance (gait belts, hoyer lifts)
• Drive clients to appointments or running errands
• Create fun activities and socializing
• Observe and report changes in their condition

• 1 year of caregiver experience
• Must be 18 years old and authorized to work in the U.S.
• Reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and insurance
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. and assist clients with mobility

Full-time, Part-time

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid orientation
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Referral program

Open Arms and Franciscan Care Solutions are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.