Weekend Caregiver– Platteville, WI

Home Instead - Dubuque, IA•Dubuque, IA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This role requires a Care Professional who is calm, attentive, and comfortable providing hands-on care for a husband and wife with different needs. Your ability to safely support mobility and personal care while staying attentive throughout the shift directly impacts their safety, comfort, and quality of life.

Requirements

Experience with hands-on caregiving (required)
Confidence supporting mobility, transfers, and fall prevention
Ability to stay organized and balance attention between two clients while maintaining safety and awareness
Strong reliability and flexibility to work long weekend shifts
Comfortable working in a home with dogs
Ability to perform essential job functions with or without accommodations
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation every day
Demonstrated ability to act in a compassionate and supportive manner
Minimum 1 year experience in healthcare, in-home care, hospitality, or similar people-facing roles
Takes pride in delivering high-quality, companionship-first care

Nice To Haves

Weekday Fill-In Shifts May Also Be Available
Enjoy working in a one-on-one setting and eager to learn

Responsibilities

Provide care and support for two clients in the same home
Assist with personal care, including bathing, dressing, and hygiene
Provide standby assistance and fall prevention when client is using a walker
Support safe transfers (client can assist with pivot transfers but caregiver must guide and ensure safety)
Assist with meal preparation for both clients
Provide medication reminders
Monitor for changes in condition (especially related to diabetes)
Complete light housekeeping and laundry
Stay actively engaged throughout the shift to ensure safety and needs are consistently met