Caregiver

Home Instead - WCSC; Bellevue (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Paid orientation

Training programs

Mileage reimbursement

EAP & Chaplain

24/7 support

Job summary

We Care Senior Care, a Home Instead franchise serving the Bellevue area, is seeking compassionate caregivers to join our team as Care Professionals. You will provide in-home care, companionship, and personal support to seniors, helping them stay safe and maintain independence in their own homes.

We offer competitive pay and flexible schedules, plus benefits like health, dental, vision insurance, PTO, and a 401(k) with company match.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and empathetic caregiver with strong communication skills.
• Ability to handle daily activities with patience and reliability.
• Good observation skills and ability to maintain client dignity and privacy.
• Physical fitness to assist with mobility and transfers.
• Must have valid driver’s license and reliable transportation when required.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and hygiene.
• Offer companionship and emotional support to reduce isolation and improve wellbeing.
• Perform light home support: meal prep, light housekeeping, errands.
• Monitor health and safety, observe changes and report to supervisor.

Skills

Compassionate

Empathy

Reliability

Communication

Patience

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Physical fitness

Valid driver\'s license

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA or HHA certification

Job description

About Us

Join We Care Senior Care, a proud Home Instead franchise, where our mission is to help seniors remain safe and cared for in their homes. We are looking for compassionate and reliable caregivers to join our team as Care Professionals. If you want a career that allows you to live out your values and make a real difference—this is it.

At the heart of our culture is our core value: **Love (v.)**, defined as: Patience, Kindness, Humility, Selflessness, Respectfulness, Forgiveness, Honesty, and Commitment. We seek individuals who lead with love in all they do.

About the Role:

The Caregiver provides compassionate, high-quality, in-home care to older adults, enabling them to live safely and comfortably at home. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about helping others, building relationships, and making a difference in the lives of seniors. Caregiver assist clients with daily activities, companionship, and personal care needs while ensuring their safety, well-being, and emotional support.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay $15 -$18 per hour
• Flexible Schedule
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Orientation & Ongoing Training
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program & Corporate Chaplain
• 24/7 Support from Our Caring Office Team
• Employee Perks & Appreciation Events (Care ProCafé, company picnic, seasonal activities

Key Responsibilities:

• Personal Care
  • Assist with bathing, dressing, grooming, and hygiene
  • Provide toileting and incontinence care
  • Help with mobility, walking, and transfers
  • Assist with eating and drinking as needed
  • Provide medication reminders
  • Support clients with Alzheimer’s, dementia, and other cognitive conditions
• Companionship & Emotional Support
  • Engage clients in conversation and meaningful activities
  • Provide emotional support and companionship
  • Encourage hobbies, games, and social engagement
  • Support clients in maintaining dignity and independence
• Home Support
  • Perform light housekeeping (laundry, dusting, vacuuming, changing linens)
  • Prepare meals based on dietary needs
  • Run errands such as grocery shopping or picking up prescriptions
  • Assist with organizing the home and managing appointments
  • Provide occasional transportation to appointments or social activities
• Health & Safety Monitoring
  • Observe and report changes in client condition
  • Maintain accurate documentation of care
  • Help maintain a safe and clean home environment

Essential Qualifications:

• Compassion and Empathy – Ability to connect with clients and provide emotional support
• Adaptability – Ability to adjust care approaches based on client needs and changing conditions
• Professionalism – Maintain confidentiality and respect for client privacy
• Attention to Detail – Strong observation and documentation skills
• Problem-Solving – Ability to think critically and handle unexpected situations calmly
• Resilience - Maintain a positive and steady presence in emotionally challenging or high-stress situations

• High school diploma or GED
• Caregiving or healthcare experience preferred but not required
• CNA or HHA certification when applicable
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Reliable, dependable, and able to work independently
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation (when required)

We Care Senior Care/Home Instead is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.