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Home Care Assistant

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois·Des Plaines, Illinois

$19 - $19/hrFull TimeOn Site0-2 yrsPosted 1 month ago
Practice for this role

Home Care Assistant · $19 - $19/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

  • -50% vs. median posted rate for healthcare roles in Des Plaines, Illinois ($37.50/hr, n=55)
$15.00/hr · lowesthighest · $115/hr
this role: $18.75/hrmedian $37.50/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 55 posted healthcare roles in Des Plaines, Illinois rates. This role sits in the 20th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 50% below the Des Plaines, Illinois median for similar positions.

The Home Care Assistant is responsible for providing personal care, medication reminders, and assistance with activities of daily living to clients. They also perform household chores and document service provisions while maintaining professional and respectful communication with clients and families.

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) is hiring a Part-time Home Care Assistant.

Responsible for helping clients maintain independence through homecare and personal assistance.

Benefits and Perks: LSSI is growing!

Come be a part of this rewarding environment, and enjoy the knowledge that you’re helping make a positive difference in the lives of others, as well as these career advantages: On Demand Flexible Paydays for earned wages through an app called Dayforce Wallet.

Competitive salary based upon relevant education, experience, and licensure.

Salary $18.75/Hourly.

Opportunity for advancement.

Comprehensive benefits package for Full-Time employees includes healthcare insurance, up to 26 days of paid time off per calendar year, sick time, 403(b) plan, Employee Assistance Program, and flexible hours.

The paid training you need to learn, grow, and succeed!

Essential Functions: Observation of client functioning and reporting changes to his/her supervisor or employer; take initiative in notifying supervisor of changes in the client.

Assist with household chores, including but not limited to planning and cooking meals, making beds, dusting, washing dishes, vacuuming, sweeping/mopping floors, cleaning rooms and doing laundry.

Assist in completing activities such as shopping and appointments outside of the home.

Assist client with activities of daily living and personal care (bathing, shampoo/drying hair, shaving, medication reminders, nail care, mouth care and dressing).

Assist with ambulation, positioning, toileting, and transfers.

Complete the appropriate records documenting service provisions; follow the plan of care and report changes in calendar.

Demonstrate professional, positive behavior and carry out responsibilities with integrity, treating clients, families, other LSSI workforce members, and collaborative organizations and/or individual in a dignified, respectful, honest, and fair manner.

Position Qualifications: High school diploma (or equivalent) or one (1) year experience in a comparable human service capacity, or one (1) year experience in caring for a dependent child or adult family member, or demonstration of continued progress towards meeting educational requirements of a general education diploma required.

Background check clearance required.

Must complete required training prior to being assigned direct service work.

Minimum of one (1) year experience preferred.

Demonstrated ability to follow instructions.

Demonstrated ability to communicate in English in a clear, comprehensible manner, both verbally and in writing.

Knowledge of basic homecare duties, ability to follow and perform duties as assigned on the client plan of care.

Demonstrated ability to show compassion for the needs of the client.

Valid driver’s license, in good standing for the state of residency preferred.

Access to reliable transportation required.

Valid IL statutory minimum liability insurance coverage, bodily injury and property damage preferred.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, pregnancy, any other characteristic protected by law.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent, or one year of relevant experience in human services or caregiving. A valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and the ability to pass a background check are required.

  • high school
  • Housekeeping
  • Compassion
  • Communication
  • Documentation
  • Driving
  • Integrity
  • Time management
  • Meal preparation
  • Ambulation assistance
  • Medication reminders
  • Personal care
  • Patient observation

Benefits

  • Paid time off
  • Paid training
  • Employee assistance program
  • Sick time
  • Flexible hours
  • Healthcare insurance
  • 403(b) plan

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$19 - $19/hr
Location
Des Plaines, Illinois
Posted
Aug 5, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois

Serving Illinois since 1867, Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) is a statewide, not-for-profit social service agency of the three Illinois synods of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). The demographics of clients served by LSSI generally reflect those of...

IndustryNon-profit Organizations
TypeNonprofit
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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Demand for home care assistants in Illinois is often steady because agencies need dependable support for clients who want help at home. These roles can be competitive when employers look for a high school diploma or equivalent, caregiving experience, a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and a clean background check. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your transportation and schedule flexibility before applying.

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