Caregiver - Tri-State Area
About The Position
Home Instead is hiring compassionate and dependable Caregivers and Care Professionals to support older adults in their homes throughout the Dubuque Tri-State area of Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin. The role helps clients feel safe, respected, independent, and connected to the lives they enjoy. Assignments vary by client and may emphasize companionship, cooking, and household support or involve more hands-on personal care and mobility assistance. The employer will work to match candidates’ skills, experience, and availability with client needs. The position offers ongoing client assignments with flexible daytime, evening, and weekend opportunities. Work is located within approximately 25 miles of Dubuque, Iowa. Full-time and part-time opportunities are available based on availability and client schedules. Pay is $16.00–$18.00 per hour. Benefits include paid training, paid time off, employer-sponsored health benefits, a 401(k) with company match up to 4%, and 24/7 on-call assistance.
Requirements
- Valid driver's license.
- Reliable, insured vehicle and current automobile insurance.
- Willingness and ability to travel within 25 miles of Dubuque, including communities in Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin.
- Reliable attendance and transportation.
- Availability for at least some daytime, evening, or weekend opportunities.
- Ability to meet the training and competency requirements for assigned client care.
Nice To Haves
- Weekend availability is especially valuable.
- Prior caregiving experience may be relevant, but the employer also welcomes applicants with a natural heart for helping others.
Responsibilities
- Build meaningful relationships with clients through companionship, conversation, and shared activities.
- Prepare home-cooked meals, assist with meal planning, and accommodate food preferences.
- Assist with grocery shopping, appointments, and community outings.
- Help with bathing, showering, dressing, grooming, and other daily routines, as assigned.
- Help clients move safely around their homes and provide transfer assistance appropriate to training and the care plan.
- Provide reminders to help clients follow established medication routines.
- Perform light housekeeping to keep living spaces clean, comfortable, and organized.
- Encourage clients to maintain their independence, dignity, and familiar routines.
Benefits
- Paid training
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Employer-sponsored health benefits
- 401(k) with company match up to 4%
- 24/7 on-call assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
