Caregiver - Maquoketa - Urgent Hire
About The Position
Home Instead is seeking compassionate, experienced Caregivers to support a client with advanced care needs. This role requires strong hands-on care giving skills, experience supporting individuals living with dementia, and the ability to provide comfort-focused care while preserving dignity and quality of life. Multiple caregivers will provide 24/7 support, with day, night, and overnight shifts available every day of the week. Continuity of care is a high priority, making strong attendance, consistency, and communication essential. A valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and proof of auto insurance are required.
Requirements
- Compassionate and experienced Caregiver
- Strong hands-on care giving skills
- Experience supporting individuals living with dementia
- Ability to provide comfort-focused care while preserving dignity and quality of life
- Strong attendance, consistency, and communication
- Valid driver's license
- Reliable transportation
- Proof of auto insurance
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting individuals living with dementia
Responsibilities
- Assist with bathing, dressing, hygiene, skin care, and incontinence care
- Protect client dignity during all personal care activities
- Support catheter care and monitoring
- Actively guide, support, and ensure safety during transfers, including use of a gait belt
- Prepare balanced meals and snacks that promote nutrition, hydration, and overall wellness
- Complete light housekeeping, laundry, and household tasks
- Provide companionship, reassurance, and emotional support
- Navigate dementia-related challenges using patience, redirection, consistency, and person-centered approaches.
- Help maintain a calm, comfortable, and safe environment
Benefits
- Competitive Pay - $16 - $18/ hr
- Paid training at your regular wage
- 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.
- Awake overnight differential - $1/hour additional pay
- Employee Sponsored Health Insurance
- 401K Match of 4%
- Vacation and Holiday Pay
- Hands-on and online training
- 24/7 on-call and supportive office team
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
