Caregiver - Tri-State Area

Home Instead - Dubuque, IA•Dubuque, IA

7d•$16 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

Home Instead is hiring compassionate, dependable Caregivers and Care Professionals to support older adults in their homes throughout the Dubuque Tri-State area, including communities in Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin. Assignments are within approximately 25 miles of Dubuque, Iowa. The role helps clients live comfortably and confidently at home while maintaining their safety, dignity, independence, and familiar routines. Client needs vary, and assignments may focus on companionship, cooking, and household support or include hands-on personal care and mobility assistance. The employer will work to match caregivers’ skills, experience, and availability with client needs. Flexible ongoing opportunities are available during the day, in the evening, and on weekends, with full-time and part-time hours based on client schedules and availability. Weekend availability is especially valuable. The role requires travel within the service area and a valid driver’s license, reliable insured vehicle, and current automobile insurance. Training and competency requirements depend on assigned client care. Compensation and available hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

Requirements

Valid driver's license.
Reliable, insured vehicle.
Current automobile insurance.
Willingness and ability to travel within 25 miles of Dubuque, including 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 of assigned client care.

Nice To Haves

Weekend availability is especially valuable.
Experience as a caregiver is welcome, but the posting also welcomes people with a natural heart for helping others.

Responsibilities

Build relationships with clients through companionship, conversation, and participation in their favorite activities.
Prepare home-cooked meals, assist with meal planning, and accommodate individual food preferences.
Assist with grocery shopping, appointments, and community outings.
Help clients with bathing, showering, dressing, grooming, and other daily routines, as assigned.
Assist clients with safe movement 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.
Follow through reliably and meet the training and competency requirements for assigned client care.