Live-In Caregiver

Job overview

The Live-In Caregiver role is in person in Des Plaines, IL, with client locations in Glenview, Des Plaines, Niles, Highland Park, and surrounding North Shore areas. Compensation is not specified. Always Best Care provides support to seniors in the community and describes itself as a 2026 Caring Star and Best of Home Care Employer of Choice. The caregiver provides personal care, household assistance, transportation, mobility support, and companionship while following care plans and safety protocols. The role helps seniors maintain independence and supports their health and wellness at home.

What you'll do

• Provide care and support for seniors
• assist with laundry, cleaning, meal preparation, bathing, dressing, and toileting
• transport clients to appointments, errands, and social activities
• assist with mobility and transfers
• monitor wellness and report changes
• provide emotional support and engagement
• follow care plans and safety protocols.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

live-in caregiver

des plaines il

always best care

senior care

personal care

mobility and transfers

meal preparation

transportation

companionship

flexible shifts

24/7 on-call assistance

paid training

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid training
• medical, dental, and vision insurance available
• 401(k) options
• paid time off
• quarterly lunches and team bonding
• 24/7 on-call assistance
• referral program.

Why this role

Live-in positions are among the available options; the posting also lists 4–12-hour shifts and daytime, evening, overnight, and weekend shifts. Caregivers have 24/7 on-call assistance.

About the employer

Always Best Care Glenview & The North Shore is hiring for this role. Industry: Home Health Care Services. Sector: 62.