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Caregiver

Private Home Care of Illinois
Columbia, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/16/2026

Are you compassionate, patient, a problem solver, intuitive, and a self-starter?

At Private Home Care, we believe Caregivers are the heart of our business. We highly respect our team of exceptional Caregivers - that’s why we have higher job satisfaction. We offer continued training, awards programs, and schedules that work around you. We are excited that you are interested in a professional caregiving career with us.

Pay Rate: $16/hr - $18/hr starting pay, depending upon experience. Advancement and promotion opportunities are available!

Hiring Timeline: Our hiring team is committed to getting you in our door as quickly as possible. Be prepared to interview and attend orientation within a week of first speaking with our recruiters.

Benefits:

  • Better Pay: We consistently pay our caregivers more than the industry average.

  • Supportive, Professional Culture: Our Caregivers have 24/7 support from our office staff.

  • Thoughtful Client Matching: We put a lot of thought into matching our Caregivers with the right clients.

  • Flexible schedule: We set your client schedule around your life (i.e., family commitments, school, etc.).

  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance.

  • 401(k) with company match after one year of employment!

  • Recognition: Employee referral program, employee assistance program, employee awards programs, and annual reviews


Duties include, but not limited to:

  • Personal care, meal preparation, errands, medication reminders, and other assistance as directed by the client.

  • Light housekeeping, laundry, and other household chores as visually observed.

  • Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

  • Ability to assist with transporting (i.e., Gait Belt or Hoyer Lift)


Job Requirements:

  • Have at least 1 year of paid caregiving experience and/or a CNA, PCA, LPN, or RN.

  • Experience working with Alzheimer's, Dementia, Parkinson's, or ALS patients is a plus

  • Be age 18 or older

  • Pass a comprehensive background check and reference check

  • Pass PHC’s skills & knowledge assessment

  • Have a valid Driver's License, a good driving record, and an insured, reliable vehicle.

  • Basic English speaking, reading, and writing skills; High School Diploma or equivalent


We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Salary : $16 - $18

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