Homemaker / Home Care Aide

Job overview

The Homemaker / Home Care Aide role is onsite in Joliet, IL, providing in-home support to clients. Compensation is $18.75–$19.25 per hour. The role helps clients remain safe, comfortable, and independent in their own homes. The aide follows each written care plan to provide practical household assistance, companionship, and support with errands and appointments. The work contributes to clients’ quality of life through respectful, compassionate, and professional service.

What you'll do

• Assist with meal planning and preparation
• perform light housekeeping and laundry
• shop and run errands according to the care plan
• handle client funds for approved errands when authorized and supervised
• support written special diets
• escort clients to appointments and outings as specified
• provide companionship and emotional support
• observe and report changes
• maintain accurate daily records
• attend training and staff meetings.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

homemaker

home care aide

joliet il

destiny healthcare services

$18.75-$19.25/hour

in-home support

meal preparation

light housekeeping

companionship

errands and appointments

care plan

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• sick days
• pet insurance
• 401(k)
• Aflac.

Why this role

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent, valid driver’s license and automobile insurance, good physical health, and passing the agency exam with a score of at least 75%.

About the employer

Destiny Healthcare Services Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities. Sector: 62.