Elderly Caregiver jobs in Chicago, IL typically pay $17–$28 an hour (about $2,950–$4,850 a month full time). Live-in positions are common, with a usual schedule of day shifts or live-in rotations. Employers ask for elderly care experience and a criminal background check. Register with AvailJob to be matched with families hiring in Chicago.
- Typical pay
- $17–$28
- per hour
- Full-time monthly
- $2,950–$4,850
- about 40 hours a week
- Live-in
- Common
- accommodation provided
- Schedule
- Day shifts or live-in rotations
- Open now
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Open elderly caregiver positions in Chicago
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Register as a Elderly CaregiverAbout elderly caregiver jobs in Chicago
Elderly Caregiver jobs in Chicago, IL are household positions: a elderly caregiver helps an older person live safely and comfortably at home with personal care, meals and companionship. Families hiring in Chicago range from young professionals in the city centre to established households across Chicagoland Area.
Chicago is known for finance, commodities trading, logistics, and architecture, and many of the families who hire domestic staff here work for employers such as Boeing, United Airlines, McDonald's, CME Group, and Morningstar. Chicago's Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) is the world's largest futures exchange.
Main duties
- Help with bathing, dressing and grooming
- Prompt medication and record changes
- Prepare meals and support hydration
- Assist with walking and transfers
- Provide company and accompany to appointments
Elderly Caregiver pay in Chicago
Household incomes in Chicago are shaped by an average local salary of around $70,000, which is why elderly caregiver pay here sits close to the USA average. Pay rises with experience, references, live-in flexibility and extra duties such as driving or cooking.
Indicative ranges for 2026 based on local salary levels and published household pay; individual offers vary.
A day as a elderly caregiver
- 8:00Morning routine & medication
- 10:00Mobility & exercise
- 12:30Lunch & hydration
- 14:30Appointments or outing
- 18:00Evening routine & notes
Why work in Chicago?
The local job market is growing at 2.3% annually, so demand for reliable household staff keeps rising as more dual-income families move to Chicago.
Chicago is often described as “Midwest's Financial and Commercial Capital”, and its households expect a professional standard of service.
Requirements
What families ask for
- Elderly care experience
- Moving-and-handling training
- First aid; dementia training is a plus
- Background check for work with vulnerable adults
Working in United States
- Right to work in United States: Workers must be authorised to work in the United States, and employers complete Form I-9 to verify eligibility.
- Checks: employers usually ask for a criminal background check, identity and Social Security verification, a motor-vehicle record for driving roles and, for childcare, a sex-offender registry search.
- Minimum pay: wages must meet the federal minimum wage or the higher state and city minimum, whichever applies.
- Contract: A written work agreement covering duties, hours, pay, overtime, paid time off, termination notice and confidentiality prevents most disputes.
Live-in or live-out?
Live-in elderly caregiver roles in Chicago normally include a private room and meals; the value of board is sometimes deducted from pay, so compare offers on the total package. Live-out roles pay the full hourly rate, and families often add travel costs for early starts.
How to get hired
- Register
Create your profile with your elderly caregiver experience, availability and references.
- Verification
Complete USA right-to-work and background checks.
- Interview & trial
Meet the family and work a short, paid trial day.
- Contract & start
Agree pay, hours and leave in writing before you start.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a elderly caregiver earn in Chicago, IL?
Elderly Caregiver jobs in Chicago, IL typically pay $17–$28 an hour (about $2,950–$4,850 a month full time). Experience, live-in arrangements, hours and extra duties move pay within this range.
Are there live-in elderly caregiver jobs in Chicago?
Live-in positions are common. Live-in elderly caregiver roles in Chicago normally include a private room and meals; the value of board is sometimes deducted from pay, so compare offers on the total package.
What do I need to work as a elderly caregiver in USA?
Employers ask for elderly care experience, moving-and-handling training and a criminal background check. You must also have the right to work in United States.
What does a elderly caregiver do day to day?
A elderly caregiver helps an older person live safely and comfortably at home with personal care, meals and companionship. Typical duties include help with bathing, dressing and grooming, prompt medication and record changes, prepare meals and support hydration.
How do I apply for elderly caregiver jobs in Chicago on AvailJob?
Register your profile with your experience, availability and references. When a family in Chicago hires for this role, you are matched and contacted.
What hours does a elderly caregiver work?
A typical schedule is day shifts or live-in rotations. Hours, days off and overtime should be written into your contract.