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Home Health Care Aide Jobs in Decatur, IL (NOW HIRING)

Addus Homecare

Home Care Aide

Bement, IL

$18.75/hr

Addus HomeCare is hiring immediately for Home Care Aides. This rewarding, entry-level position ... The SEIU Healthcare Illinois Home Care and Child Care Fund (the "Fund") including medical ...

Addus Homecare

Home Care Aide

Lincoln, IL

$18.75/hr

Addus HomeCare is hiring immediately for Home Care Aides. This rewarding, entry-level position ... The SEIU Healthcare Illinois Home Care and Child Care Fund (the "Fund") including medical ...

Addus Homecare

Home Care Aide

Clinton, IL

$18.75/hr

Addus HomeCare is hiring immediately for Home Care Aides. This rewarding, entry-level position ... The SEIU Healthcare Illinois Home Care and Child Care Fund (the "Fund") including medical ...

Addus Homecare

Home Care Aide

Oreana, IL

$18.75/hr

Addus HomeCare is hiring immediately for Home Care Aides. This rewarding, entry-level position ... The SEIU Healthcare Illinois Home Care and Child Care Fund (the "Fund") including medical ...

Addus Homecare

Home Care Aide

Mount Zion, IL

$18.75/hr

Addus HomeCare is hiring immediately for Home Care Aides. This rewarding, entry-level position ... The SEIU Healthcare Illinois Home Care and Child Care Fund (the "Fund") including medical ...

Addus Homecare

Home Care Aide

Stonington, IL

$18.75/hr

Addus HomeCare is hiring immediately for Home Care Aides. This rewarding, entry-level position ... The SEIU Healthcare Illinois Home Care and Child Care Fund (the "Fund") including medical ...

Addus Homecare

Home Care Aide

Edinburg, IL

$18.75/hr

Addus HomeCare is hiring immediately for Home Care Aides. This rewarding, entry-level position ... The SEIU Healthcare Illinois Home Care and Child Care Fund (the "Fund") including medical ...

Addus Homecare

Home Care Aide

Blue Mound, IL

$18.75/hr

Addus HomeCare is hiring immediately for Home Care Aides. This rewarding, entry-level position ... The SEIU Healthcare Illinois Home Care and Child Care Fund (the "Fund") including medical ...

Addus Homecare

Home Care Aide

Boody, IL

$18.75/hr

Addus HomeCare is hiring immediately for Home Care Aides. This rewarding, entry-level position ... The SEIU Healthcare Illinois Home Care and Child Care Fund (the "Fund") including medical ...

Addus Homecare

Home Care Aide

Chestnut, IL

$18.75/hr

Addus HomeCare is hiring immediately for Home Care Aides. This rewarding, entry-level position ... The SEIU Healthcare Illinois Home Care and Child Care Fund (the "Fund") including medical ...

Addus Homecare

Home Care Aide

Assumption, IL

$18.75/hr

Addus HomeCare is hiring immediately for Home Care Aides. This rewarding, entry-level position ... The SEIU Healthcare Illinois Home Care and Child Care Fund (the "Fund") including medical ...

Addus Homecare

Home Care Aide

Buffalo, IL

$18.75/hr

Addus HomeCare is hiring immediately for Home Care Aides. This rewarding, entry-level position ... The SEIU Healthcare Illinois Home Care and Child Care Fund (the "Fund") including medical ...

Addus Homecare

Home Care Aide

Decatur, IL

$18.75/hr

Addus HomeCare is hiring immediately for Home Care Aides. This rewarding, entry-level position ... The SEIU Healthcare Illinois Home Care and Child Care Fund (the "Fund") including medical ...

Addus Homecare

Home Care Aide

Farmer City, IL

$18.75/hr

Addus HomeCare is hiring immediately for Home Care Aides. This rewarding, entry-level position ... The SEIU Healthcare Illinois Home Care and Child Care Fund (the "Fund") including medical ...

Addus Homecare

Home Care Aide

Sharpsburg, IL

$18.75/hr

Addus HomeCare is hiring immediately for Home Care Aides. This rewarding, entry-level position ... The SEIU Healthcare Illinois Home Care and Child Care Fund (the "Fund") including medical ...

Addus Homecare

Home Care Aide

Macon, IL

$18.75/hr

Addus HomeCare is hiring immediately for Home Care Aides. This rewarding, entry-level position ... The SEIU Healthcare Illinois Home Care and Child Care Fund (the "Fund") including medical ...

Addus Homecare

Home Care Aide

Cisco, IL

$18.75/hr

Addus HomeCare is hiring immediately for Home Care Aides. This rewarding, entry-level position ... The SEIU Healthcare Illinois Home Care and Child Care Fund (the "Fund") including medical ...

Addus Homecare

Home Care Aide

Moweaqua, IL

$18.75/hr

Addus HomeCare is hiring immediately for Home Care Aides. This rewarding, entry-level position ... The SEIU Healthcare Illinois Home Care and Child Care Fund (the "Fund") including medical ...

Addus Homecare

Home Care Aide

Monticello, IL

$18.75/hr

Addus HomeCare is hiring immediately for Home Care Aides. This rewarding, entry-level position ... The SEIU Healthcare Illinois Home Care and Child Care Fund (the "Fund") including medical ...

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How much do home health care aide jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for home health care aide in Decatur, IL is $15.66, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.51 and $17.50 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a home health care aide?

Home Health Care Aides are professionals who provide essential support to individuals who are elderly, disabled, or recovering from illness, allowing them to live safely and comfortably in their own homes. Their duties may include assisting with personal care, such as bathing and dressing, helping with light housekeeping, preparing meals, and monitoring a client's health condition. Home Health Care Aides may also provide companionship and help clients with mobility or exercise routines, under the supervision of a nurse or other health care professional. Their work is crucial in maintaining clients' independence and quality of life.

What is the difference between Home Health Care Aide vs Personal Care Assistant?

AspectHome Health Care AidePersonal Care Assistant
CertificationsTypically requires state-specific training and certificationMay require training but less standardized; varies by state
Work EnvironmentProvides care in patients' homes, healthcare settingsWorks mainly in private homes, assisted living, or community settings
Employer & IndustryHospitals, home health agencies, healthcare providersHome care agencies, private clients, assisted living facilities

Home Health Care Aides and Personal Care Assistants often perform similar tasks like assisting with daily living activities. However, Home Health Care Aides usually have more formal training and certifications, and they often work in healthcare settings or under medical supervision. Personal Care Assistants typically focus on non-medical support in private homes. Both roles are essential in providing in-home care, but their training, certifications, and work environments differ slightly.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a home health care aide, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Home Health Care Aide, you need basic medical knowledge, personal care skills, and typically a high school diploma or completion of a formal training program, with some positions requiring certification such as HHA or CNA. Familiarity with assistive devices, electronic documentation systems, and vital sign monitoring tools is often necessary. Compassion, patience, and strong interpersonal communication are essential soft skills for building trust and supporting clients’ emotional needs. These skills and qualifications are crucial for delivering safe, effective, and compassionate care to clients in their homes.

What are some common challenges faced by home health care aides when working with clients in their homes?

Home Health Care Aides often encounter challenges such as adapting to various home environments, managing clients with diverse medical and emotional needs, and maintaining clear communication with family members and healthcare professionals. Working independently requires strong problem-solving skills and the ability to respond quickly to changes in a client's condition. Additionally, aides must balance providing compassionate care while respecting clients' privacy and autonomy, which can sometimes be delicate in a home setting.
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Infographic showing various Home Health Care Aide job openings in Decatur, IL as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 71% Full Time, 24% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $32,576 per year, or $15.7 per hour.

Home Care Aide

Addus Homecare

Bement, IL

$18.75/hr

Full-time, Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 13 days ago

Addus HomeCare rating

5.9

Company rating: 5.9 out of 10

Based on 138 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

133rd of 239 rated social care providers

Job description

Addus HomeCare is hiring immediately for Home Care Aides. This rewarding, entry-level position provides consistent, flexible full time/part time hours to accommodate your personal needs, while providing a great career with a growing, innovative industry leader.

Home Care Aides starting wage is $18.75/HR plus travel reimbursement. Apply today and learn more about our current opportunities.

Caregiver Benefits:

  • Competitive pay - $18.75/HR
  • DAILY PAY available for select positions!
  • Flexible schedule - full time and part time available
  • Direct deposit

Caregiver Responsibilities:

  • Assist with personal care
  • Provide occasional house cleaning, laundry, and assist with meal preparation
  • Transport client to appointments and daily errands

Caregiver Qualifications:

  • Able to pass a criminal background check
  • Must have a H.S. Diploma or G.E.D
  • Reliable transportation.
  • Reliable, energetic, self-motivated and well-organized
  • 2 references (1 professional, 1 personal)

Eligible employees and their dependents will be offered health insurance coverage through The SEIU Healthcare Illinois Home Care and Child Care Fund (the "Fund") including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision benefits. Employees are also eligible to enroll in employer sponsored retirement plan after 6 months of service (21 years of age). Accrued paid time off (up to 75 hours per year based on tenure), as well as paid holidays (see holiday schedule) for employees who have worked at least 1 year with company, and work 30 hours per week.

Holiday Schedule:

  • New Year's Day
  • Memorial Day
  • July Fourth
  • Labor Day
  • Thanksgiving
  • Christmas
  • Martin Luther King Day or Floating Holiday

Employee wellbeing is top priority at Addus Homecare, and we're thrilled to announce our recognition as the top healthcare company on Indeed's 2024 Top 100 Work Wellbeing Index. View the full rankings here: https://www.indeed.com/employers/work-wellbeing/work-wellbeing-100-ranking.

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