Caregiver / Home Care Aide for Senior in Durham, NH

Home Instead; Dover (NH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

401k match

Paid holidays

Mileage reimbursement

Ongoing paid education

Job summary

Home Instead in Durham, NH is seeking an experienced caregiver for weekend overnight shifts with a female client who lives at home. The role involves supervision, transfers, and compassionate memory care for someone with Alzheimer’s, in a calm and patient caregiving approach.

Responsibilities include companionship, meals, light housekeeping, personal care, and assisting with daily activities. Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are required; bilingual candidates are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Must have more than 6 months of paid/professional caregiving experience.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Basic English communication skills; bilingual caregivers encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Assist with meals, light housekeeping, and errands.
• Help with personal care such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
• Encourage independence and dignity for every client.

Skills

Valid driver’s license

Basic English communication

Job description

We’re looking for an experienced caregiver to provide weekend overnight care for female client in Durham, NH who wants to remain safely at home. She uses a wheelchair and needs hands-on support with transfers and supervision due to fall risk. She also has Alzheimer’s and does best with a calm, patient caregiver who is comfortable with redirection and providing reassurance when she becomes confused.

What to expect:

• Weekend overnight shifts
• Wheelchair use and assistance with transfers
• Memory care / redirection and supervision
• Help with meals, personal care, and everyday activities
• One-on-one care in the client’s home
• Supportive, involved family
• Client enjoys conversation, laughing, and spending time with her cat and dog

Earn a $150 bonus when you take this ongoing schedule and remain with the client for 30+ days.

Pay & Benefits

• $19–$21/hr + $2/hr for weekend shifts
• Opportunity to earn up to $24.00/hr after your first 8 weeks**
• Weekly pay with direct deposit
• Referral bonus up to $700
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance, plus 401k match (eligibility applies)
• Paid holidays (1.5x pay) and sick leave accrual
• Mileage reimbursement between same-day visits
• Ongoing paid education to keep your skills sharp

*To be considered for the wage increase, you must meet Honor's requirements as a driver (valid U.S. drivers' license and clean driving record), have more than 6 months of paid/professional caregiving experience, work 20 visits in your first 8 weeks of employment, and remain in good standing with Honor. The $24.00 is for select regions and applies to weekend shifts

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• Local clients — short drives and consistent schedules
• Fast hiring for qualified caregivers
• Supportive 24/7 office team
• Easy scheduling with our mobile app

What You’ll Do

• Provide companionship and emotional support
• Assist with meals, light housekeeping, and errands
• Help with personal care such as bathing, dressing, and grooming
• Encourage independence and dignity for every client

What We’re Looking For

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Ability to work consistent shifts with assigned clients
• Basic English communication skills (bilingual caregivers encouraged)

Schedule Options

• Full-time or part-time positions available
• Flexible shifts – weekdays, weekends, or evenings