Caregiver - Ideal for Students, Flexible Part-Time Hours (L-S)

Home Instead; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 19,286 - 20,664; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Telehealth counseling

Great work-life balance

On-call shifts

Other benefits

Job summary

Home Instead is seeking flexible caregivers to support aging adults in their own homes in the Lawrence area. Ideal for students, parents, retirees, or anyone seeking meaningful, flexible work. You do not need to be a nurse; dependability and compassion are valued.

Services cover Douglas County and surrounding areas including Lawrence. Roles include light housekeeping, companionship, meal help, personal care, mobility support, safety, and dementia care.

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent education preferred.
• 1 year of caregiving experience preferred.
• Driver’s license required.
• Car with reliable insurance.
• Three years of driving history.
• MV, background checks, and drug screening including marijuana required.
• Some in-office training as needed.

Responsibilities

• Light housekeeping.
• Companionship and conversation.
• Meal help and daily routines.
• Personal care, including bathing and grooming.
• Mobility assistance.
• Safety support.
• Dementia care.
• Transportation and errands.

Skills

Companionship

Communication

Reliability

Mobility assistance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Caregiver – Flexible Part‑Time Work, Ideal for Students

Home Instead is hiring part‑time and full‑time caregivers to help aging adults stay safe, comfortable, and independent in their own homes. This opportunity is ideal for students, parents, retirees, or anyone looking for flexible, meaningful work. You do not have to be a nurse or medical professional; dependable, compassionate individuals who enjoy helping people may find this a great fit. Clients are in Douglas County and surrounding areas including Lawrence, Linwood, Ottawa, Baldwin City.

Why This Job Works Well for Students

This is not your typical part‑time job. As a caregiver, you gain real‑world experience working with people, building communication skills, solving everyday problems, and making a difference in someone’s life. The role is valuable for students interested in healthcare fields such as nursing, social work, psychology, human services, education, counseling, public health, occupational or physical therapy, but you do not need to be pursuing one of those fields to apply.

What You’ll Do

• Light housekeeping
• Companionship and conversation
• Meal help and daily routines
• Personal care, including bathing and grooming
• Mobility assistance
• Safety support
• Dementia care
• Transportation and errands

Salary: $14.00 – $15.00 per hour. Depends on schedule flexibility and experience. There is also a bonus opportunity of $2.50 per hour for working specialized shifts or outside of your home county.

Flexible Shifts Available

• After‑school hours
• Day shifts
• Evenings
• Overnights
• Weekends
• Holidays
• On‑call shifts
• 4‑hour, 8‑hour, and 10‑hour shifts

Job Requirements

• High school or equivalent education (preferred)
• 1 year of caregiving experience (preferred)
• Driver’s license
• Car with reliable insurance
• Three years of driving history
• Motor vehicle, criminal background checks, and drug screening, including marijuana required
• Some in‑office training as needed

Benefits

• Assistance with high‑quality, affordable health, dental, and vision insurance
• Telehealth counseling services if needed
• Great work‑life balance
• On‑call shifts without a set schedule
• Other benefits available