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Find a Job through First Class Care

As a First Class Care candidate you will be screened thoroughly and professionally. A First Class Care licensed counselor will guide you through the screening process and match you with a family. We will always be in contact and encourage your feedback about your position.

FAMILIES PAY ALL FEES - YOU PAY NOTHING!

Requirements for all positions:
Must be Legal to work
20 years or older
2+ years of professional experience
High School Graduate
Work References
Doctors physical in the last 12 months
Speak GOOD English
NON Smoker
No criminal convictions
Current Drivers License

ALL candidates MUST be willing to have taxes deducted from your paychecks - you can not request CASH!

 

Nanny / Babysitter Positions: Require 2 years of childcare experience within the last 5 years as a nanny, teacher or day care worker. We do not count taking care of family or friends children, or having children of your own as experience. If we can not verify your references for a position then that experience does not count.

 

Newborn Care Specialist Positions: Require 5 years of newborn care specialist experience. We do not count taking care of family or friends children, or having children of your own as experience. We must be able to verify 10 references for newborn care specialist jobs! If we can not verify your references for a position then that experience does not count.

 

Housekeeper Positions: Require 2 years of IN HOME experience within the last 5 years as a housekeeper. We do not count working for a cleaning service or hotels. If we can not verify your references for a position then that experience does not count.

Chef Positions: Require a culinary degree and 2 years of professional cooking experience. Restaurants count, but we prefer in home experience with private families. If we can not verify your references for a position then that experience does not count.

Elder Care Positions: Require 2 years of experience within the last 5 years as a caregiver. We do not count taking care of family or friends. If we can not verify your references for a position then that experience does not count.

Placement Process with First Class Care:

1. Fill out online APPLICATION.
2. When you have COMPLETED the online application please call us at 847-733-2700 to schedule an interview
3. Personal interview with a licensed placement counselor. Please bring your ID, references and any additional paper work you will need to complete the forms. Interviews are by appointment only and usually last 45-90 minutes.
If you blow off your interview you will not get another. You must call before your scheduled time to reschedule.
4. We will verify your professional references and past employers. If we can not verify your employment, you will not qualify to be placed through us.
5. If you have successfully passed all the previous steps you are ready for placement.
6. We will call you if you match a clients requirements for a position and schedule an interview. It is your responsibility to arrive to the interview on time and dressed appropriately. Interviews usually take 30 - 60 minutes, plan your time accordingly.
7. Call us to discuss the interview and give feedback.

*We do not guarantee placement. You must meet all requirements, have glowing references and an outstanding personality. We screen for the best of the best.

Interview Do’s and Don’ts
Always be ONTIME – if you run into traffic always call the family to say you are running late.
Dress appropriately. Wear casual but clean clothes.
Bring a resume with your past experience and any supporting documents.
Turn off your cell phone during the interview.
Interact with the children.
Answer all question with clear answers.
Ask questions to the family about responsibilities, children’s activities etc.
Always be polite.

Accepting a Job:
If a family offers you a job we then run a background check. You must call us and tell us the details of the offer that was made.

CPR and First Aid Training:
Families always like to see you are properly trained in case of an emergency. We encourage ALL of our candidates to get a CPR and First Aid certificate before being placed in a home.

Get CPR certified AT HOME for only $14.97

First Class Care offers 21% off at www.cprclass.org
Use Discount Code: FCC

 

Health Test:
The state of Illinois requires that all household workers have a "physical statement" form completed by a doctor and on file in our office PRIOR to your first day of work. You can download this form and have it completed by your doctor and fax or bring it back to us before your first day of work.
Physical Form

APPLICATION 
When you have COMPLETED the online application please call us at 847-733-2700 to schedule an interview

Additional Forms:
Background Check Form
Physical Statement Form

REFER A FRIEND:
First Class Care is always searching for amazing Nannies, Housekeepers and more.  If you have a friend who you refer to us and we place them, you will receive $100!
*Rules: The referral must tell us your name in her application and at time of interview, referral must have received a full time long term position, if the referral stays in the position for 90 days we will send you $100 check, you must be a registered candidate with First Class Care to send us referrals and get receive money.