Care Professional

Home Instead; Vernon (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Training

Competitive Pay

Flexible Scheduling

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Home Instead in Mt Vernon, IN is looking for compassionate Care Professionals to help seniors stay safely at home. You will provide companionship, personal care, and support with daily living activities in a respectful, client-centered manner.

Available shifts include mornings, afternoons, evenings, and overnight, with competitive hourly pay between $15.00 and $16.00. Paid training and ongoing education are offered to support your growth in a team-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and empathetic care for aging adults.
• Ability to provide non-medical personal care and companionship.
• Reliable and trustworthy with strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and conversation to clients.
• Assist with bathing, grooming, toileting, and incontinence issues.
• Provide stabilization and assistance with walking and mobility.
• Prepare meals and help with light housekeeping tasks.
• Provide medication and appointment reminders and accompany clients to appointments.

Skills

Companionship

Personal Care

Communication

Reliability

Job description

Make a Real Difference with Home Instead - Making lives better; every day, every interaction!

Do you have a passion for helping others and a desire to make a difference in your community? Join the Home Instead family at Klipsch Senior Care and turn that passion into a rewarding career. We are seeking compassionate, empathetic, and reliable individuals to join our team as Care Professionals. You will be enhancing the lives of aging adults, enabling them to remain safely and comfortably in their own homes.

We Are Hiring Immediately!

• Location: Mt Vernon, IN
• Pay Rate: Competitive Pay from $15.00 - $16.00 per hour
• Available Shifts:
• Morning Shifts 8am-12pm
• Day Shifts 12pm-4pm
• Evening Shifts 4pm-8pm
• Overnight Shifts 8pm-8am

Why Choose Home Instead?

• A Mission-Driven Culture: Our mission is guided by our core values: Empathy, Caring, Respect, Love, Integrity, Passion, and Professionalism. We live our vision of "Making lives better: every day, every interaction."
• Feel the Warmth of Family: Join a team that’s like a second home. You'll be part of a fun, supportive, and family-oriented work environment where you can lean on your team for support, share stories, and seek advice.
• Pioneers in Senior Care: You’ll be working with the company that first introduced senior home care to the world. We pride ourselves on providing best-in-class service, training, and opportunities for career advancement.

Primary Responsibilities

As a Care Professional, you will provide high-quality, non-medical personal care services and contribute to a positive living environment for clients. Responsibilities include:

• Companionship & Personal Care:
• Providing companionship and conversation
• Assisting with bathing, grooming, toileting, and incontinence issues
• Providing stabilization and assistance with walking
• Household Support:
• Preparing meals and cleaning up meal-related items
• Performing light housekeeping tasks (dusting, vacuuming, changing linens, etc.)
• Washing and ironing laundry
• Health & Logistics:
• Providing medication and appointment reminders
• Running errands and accompanying clients to appointments
• Providing specialized care, including Advanced Alzheimer's/Dementia and Hospice care
• Reporting:
• Documenting daily activities and reporting any significant changes in a client’s needs
• Maintaining regular communication with your supervisor and the office staff

Benefits & Support: We’ve Got You Covered

We are committed to your success and well-being. We offer:

• Paid Training & Certification: No experience needed! We provide comprehensive paid new-hire training and paid continuing education.
• Competitive Pay & Perks: We offer competitive pay , options for early pay , referral bonuses , and regular rewards and recognition.
• Flexible Scheduling: We work with you to create a schedule that fits your lifestyle.
• Career Growth: Benefit from opportunities for career advancement and access tuition reimbursement programs (up to $5,250/year at Bellevue University at participating locations).

Qualifications And Requirements

We are looking for individuals with a caring and empathetic nature who are committed to making a difference.

• Personal: Ability to treat and care for clients and their property with dignity and respect.
• Legal:
• Possess a valid driver’s license or state identification
• Possess valid auto insurance (if applicable for driving clients)
• Must pass a criminal background check and drug screening
• Physical:
• Ability to lift, push, or pull 25 pounds
• Ability to bend, twist, stoop, kneel, and reach
• Ability to adapt to various living environments and locations