Caregiver - Galena & Elizabeth, IL

Home Instead - Dubuque, IA • East Galena Township, IL

10h • $16 - $18 • Onsite

About The Position

This role is about helping people feel safe, understood, and able to stay in the home they love. We are seeking a Care Professional who will support two clients in nearby communities with different routines, both requiring a calm, respectful, companionship-first approach. We’re looking for someone who can build trust first, then gently guide daily routines and help ensure important needs are met.

Requirements

• Experience with early-stage dementia or memory support
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and proof of auto insurance required
• Comfortable with being around multiple cats in one of the homes

Responsibilities

• Help maintain daily structure and routine
• Assist with light housekeeping and organization
• Confidence with meal prep and encouraging eating and hydration
• Drive to appointments and errands, including trips into Dubuque as needed.
• Use patience and timing to encourage (not force) daily care routines such as showering
• Support safe mobility and awareness for a client who uses a walker
• Know when to step in versus step back — balancing independence with gentle follow-through

Benefits

• Paid orientation
• Paid ongoing training
• Paid time off — available after 1 year of service for Care Pros averaging 15+ hours per week.
• Weekend differential — $1/hour additional pay for eligible work between Friday at 10:00 PM and Sunday at 10:00 PM.
• Vacation Pay
• Health Insurance
• 401K Match with company match
• Holiday Pay
• 24/7 call support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed