Caregiver - Watertown

Home Instead • Watertown, SD

7d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Caregiver in Watertown, you will provide one-on-one in-home support to older adults who wish to remain safe and comfortable in their own homes. You will build trusting relationships with seniors and their families, providing practical assistance and companionship that supports clients’ dignity, independence, and quality of life. The work includes daily living assistance, household tasks, meal support, medication reminders, transportation, and communicating about clients’ needs and well-being.

Home Instead of Watertown, South Dakota, is part of a network providing personalized in-home care for aging adults. Its mission is to enhance the lives of seniors and their families in the Watertown region through compassionate, relationship-based care. Guided by respect, integrity, and service, the local team helps older adults remain independent and comfortable at home.

Requirements

• A caring, patient, warm, and respectful manner, with a genuine desire to help seniors.
• Dependability and punctuality.
• Good communication skills and the ability to follow a care plan accurately.
• Physical stamina to assist with transfers, mobility, and daily activities.
• A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for local travel.
• Willingness to complete required training for safe, professional Home Health services.

Nice To Haves

• Previous caregiving or Home Health experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and conversation to clients.
• Assist with personal care, including bathing, grooming, dressing, and mobility support, within Home Instead guidelines.
• Help with light housekeeping, including laundry, tidying, and maintaining a clean and safe living space.
• Prepare nutritious meals and assist clients with eating when needed.
• Provide medication reminders and monitor changes in clients’ condition or well-being.
• Provide transportation or accompany clients to appointments, errands, and social activities.
• Communicate with family members and office staff about clients’ needs to support continuity of care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed