Caregiver

HomeCare Advocacy Network of Des Moines; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

HomeCare Advocacy Network of Des Moines seeks a dedicated Caregiver to provide in-home support to seniors in Des Moines, IA, full-time on-site. You will assist with personal care, medication reminders, meals, transportation, and companionship, following care plans and reporting changes to families and care teams.

Ideal candidates have experience in home care or CNA roles, strong interpersonal skills, patience, and a commitment to person-centered, non-discriminatory care.

Qualifications

• Experience in personal care assistance and safe mobility support.
• Reliable medication reminders and ability to follow care plans.
• Experience with meal planning and basic cooking for seniors.
• Strong interpersonal skills and patience with memory care clients.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care tasks such as bathing, dressing, and mobility.
• Provide medication reminders per care plans.
• Assist with meals, grocery shopping, and nutrition support.
• Provide transportation to appointments and activities.
• Offer companionship and engage clients to support well-being.
• Collaborate with families and care teams; document activities.

Skills

Personal care assistance

Medication reminders

Meal planning & prep

Transportation

Companionship

Memory care support

Observation & reporting changes

Communication & empathy

Care coordination documentation

Background check clearance

Job description

Company Description HomeCare Advocacy Network of Des Moines is dedicated to helping seniors safely age in place with dignity and respect, rooted in strong community values. The organization offers a wide range of in-home services, including personal care, medication reminders, meals and nutrition support, transportation, companionship, and specialized memory care for those living with Alzheimer’s or related dementias. They also provide coordination of care, hospice support, transitional care for moves to senior living communities, and supplemental staffing for senior care organizations in need. Caregivers are supported in delivering compassionate, consistent care that enhances quality of life for older adults and their families.

Role Description The Caregiver is a full-time, on-site role based in Des Moines, IA, providing direct support to seniors in their homes and in senior care settings as needed. Day-to-day responsibilities include assisting with personal care such as bathing, dressing, toileting, and mobility, as well as providing medication reminders in line with care plans. The Caregiver helps with meal planning, grocery shopping, meal preparation, and feeding assistance to support clients’ nutrition and wellness. The role involves offering transportation to appointments and activities, engaging clients through conversation and companionship, and supporting those with memory care needs in a calm, structured manner. The Caregiver also collaborates with families and other care providers, contributes to coordination of care, and offers comfort and support for clients receiving hospice or transitional care.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated skills in personal care assistance, including bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming, and safe mobility support.
• Ability to provide reliable medication reminders, follow care plans, and observe and report changes in clients’ health or behavior.
• Experience with meal planning, basic cooking, grocery shopping, and supporting clients’ nutritional needs.
• Competence in safe client transportation, including assisting with transfers, escorting to appointments, and supporting community outings.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and companionship skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport with seniors and families.
• Comfort working with clients living with Alzheimer’s or other dementias, including patience, empathy, and use of appropriate memory care techniques.
• Organizational skills for documenting care activities, coordinating with care teams, and following schedules and procedures.
• Prior caregiving, home care, CNA, or related experience is preferred; relevant training or certification in senior care is a plus.
• Ability to work full-time on-site in Des Moines, IA, including possible evenings or weekends as needed.
• Dependable transportation, ability to meet background check requirements, and a commitment to person-centered, non-discriminatory care.