Caregiver - Eldon & Jefferson City

Home Instead - Columbia; Eldon (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) with company match

Vacation Pay

Paid orientation and training

Ongoing training

24/7 on-call support

Job summary

Home Instead - Columbia is hiring a dependable caregiver to support multiple older adults across Eldon, Jefferson City, and Linn. The role offers consistent weekday shifts (Mon–Fri 9am–1pm) and Sundays 1pm–5pm, with additional hours possible. Candidates must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Ideal candidates are proactive, enjoy activity during shifts, and can balance hands-on care with companionship. 1+ year of caregiving experience is preferred, CNA is a plus.

Qualifications

• 1 year of caregiving experience
• CNA preferred but not required
• Alzheimer’s/dementia basics preferred
• Comfortable assisting with mobility and fall prevention
• Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Provide safety-focused support and standby assistance for ADLs
• Prepare simple, fresh meals and monitor hydration
• Keep home organized and running smoothly
• Offer meaningful companionship through conversation and engagement
• Support independence with appropriate guidance and oversight

Skills

Caregiving experience

Reliable transportation

Valid driver’s license

Patient and proactive

Mobility support

Education

CNA preferred

Job description

$15–$17/hr - VALID DRIVERS LICENSE ANDINSURANCE REQUIRED

We are seeking a dependable, proactive caregiver to support multiple clients across the Eldon,Jefferson City, and Linn areas. These are consistent, scheduled hours with clients who benefit from routine, structure, and engaged support.

This role is ideal for a caregiver who takes initiative, enjoys staying active during their shift, and is confident balancing hands‑on care with meaningful companionship.

More about the clients:

You’ll be supporting older adults who value their independence but benefit from steady guidance, organization, and encouragement in their daily routines.

• One client is a proud veteran who enjoys cooking, conversation, and staying active around his home and yard. He thrives with a caregiver who is organized, self‑directed, and comfortable taking initiative, whether that’s preparing meals, organizing the home, or finding ways to stay engaged and productive throughout the day.
• Another client benefits from a calm, steady presence and enjoys conversation, routine, and home‑cooked meals. She values her independence and responds best to caregivers who are patient, observant, and supportive without being overbearing.

Across all clients, the caregiver should be comfortable providing a balance of companionship, structure, and safety‑focused support.

We are currently hiring for consistent weekday shifts:

• Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri (9am–1pm)
• Sun (1pm--5pm)
• Additional hours available for those with flexibility

***Caregivers must have reliable availability for their assigned days each week.

Please Apply Only If:

• You are available for consistent, weekday shifts
• You can reliably travel within the Jefferson City, Eldon, and Linn areas
• You are comfortable working in different home environments
• You have at least 1 year of care giving experience

This Position Is Not Ideal For:

• Individuals seeking flexible or “as available” shifts
• Individuals with rotating or inconsistent availability
• Those seeking “as needed” or highly flexible scheduling
• Applicants unable to reliably travel between service areas

What Success Looks Like in This Role:

• Creating a safe, steady environment by supporting mobility and preventing falls - standby assistance for ADLs
• Preparing simple, fresh meals and helping maintain consistent nutrition and hydration
• Keeping the home organized, clean, and running smoothly day‑to‑day
• Providing meaningful companionship through conversation, engagement, and encouragement
• Supporting independence while offering the right level of guidance and oversight

Qualifications

• Enjoy working in a one‑on‑one setting, eager to improve and continuously learn new skills
• Ability to perform all essential job functions with or without accommodations
• 1 year of care giving experience - CNA preferred but not required
• Alzheimer’s/dementia basics strongly preferred
• Confident assisting with mobility and fall prevention
• Strong cooking skills preferred
• Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license
• Comfortable in a home with cats and dogs
• Patient, attentive, and proactive
• Proactive and self‑directed

Benefits

• Pay & Benefits Competitive pay: $15.00-$17.00/hr
• Paid orientation and ongoing paid training
• Vacation Pay
• Health Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Additional, scheduling opportunities
• 24/7 on‑call support - you're never alone!

Our Core Values At Home Instead, our work is guided by Integrity, Accountability, Connection, Collaboration, and Creativity. We believe in building genuine relationships, honoring dignity, and supporting one another as a team—every client, every visit.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.