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8 weeks ago
I applied with them but they require a level 2 background check which I understand being that you are going inside clients home. But the background check was over 100 dollars which I had to pay for my self I passed on the opportunity cause I was getting second job for financial hardship and could not afford it
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Based in Gurnee, IL, BrightStar Care is a healthcare staffing agency that provides medical and non-medical homecare to private clients within their homes. With over 300 independently owned and operated locations nationwide the services they offer are available 24/7 across three main areas. Transitional care refers to the care provided following hospitalization or a stay in a rehabilitation center, senior care is a combination of non-medical and skilled medical services that enable seniors to live independently in their homes, while child care services range from babysitter and nanny services to in-hospital companionship. BrightStar Care has earned Enterprise Champion for Quality from The Joint Commission, the same organization that accredits the nation's best hospitals. The company is deeply rooted in the belief that caring is more than just a job, it is a way of life. They recruit caregivers, registered nurses and people to the corporate office, who are committed to the highest standards of care. If you are ready to make a difference in people's lives with your dedication to integrity, quality and reliability, you can realize a rewarding career with BrightStar Care. In return, they offer you a package with competitive base salaries, incentive pay opportunities, and additional value-added benefits.

Franchise
$100M to $500M
Large
Multiple locations
General Hospitals, Outpatient Care Centers
2002

Departments

What departments BrightStar Care employees work at?
DepartmentsRatio
Nursing Assistants21.7%
other occupation21.6%
Registered Nurses14%
Personal Care Aides9.3%
Home Health Aides7.5%
Management6.9%
Administrative6%
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Professional experience

Professional Growth

How many years of experience do BrightStar Care employees have before joining?
Years of experience at BrightStar Care: Newcomers: 33%, Experiencers: 17%, Experts: 18%, Veterans: 32%. BrightStar Care employees have less than 3 years experience on average before joining.
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Professional Growth

Where did BrightStar Care employees work before joining?
Where they've worked before BrightStar Care: BAYADA Home Health Care, Comfort Keepers, Epic Health Services, Inc.. Typical BrightStar Care employees have worked at BAYADA Home Health Care.
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BAYADA Home Health Care
Comfort Keepers
Epic Health Services, Inc.

Professional Growth

What industries did BrightStar Care employees work in previously?
Industry Background: The most typical industries of BrightStar Care: General Hospitals, Outpatient Care Centers, Niche Health Practitioners Companies, Home Health Care Services Companies, Hospital. BrightStar Care employees most likely come from a Ge
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Professional Growth

Where did BrightStar Care employees work before joining?
Past employers' size at BrightStar Care: Small: 37%, Medium: 14%, Large: 49%. Most BrightStar Care employees have previously worked at large companies.
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Educational background

Educational background

What did employees at BrightStar Care study?
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Top educational institutions

Where did employees at BrightStar Care study?
College of DuPage
Harper College
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Employee data

Professional Growth

How long do people stay in a role at BrightStar Care?
Time employed at BrightStar Care: <1: 9%, 1-3: 30%, 4-8: 50%, 9-13: 10%, 14-20: 1%, 20+: 0%. Most BrightStar Care employees stay with the company for 4-8 years which is the same as the industry average.
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Culture & Values

How does BrightStar Care rank for age & gender diversity?
Gender ratio at BrightStar Care: 28.9% Male and 71.1% Female. Age ratio at BrightStar Care: 16-20: 1%, 21-30: 55%, 31-40: 19%, 41-50: 12%, 51-60: 9%, 60+: 4%. BrightStar Care rates - 10.1% more female than the industry average. Most BrightStar Care e
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Career advancement

Professional Growth

How does BrightStar Care rank for career advancement?
Career advancement at BrightStar Care: very low. BrightStar Care ranks very low for career advancement which is same as the industry average.
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