Dementia Caregiver: Personal Care & Transfer Support

Home Instead - Waukee; Indianola (IA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) with company match

Weekend premium rate

Paid orientation & ongoing training

Vacation Pay

On-call support 24/7

Job summary

Home Instead in Indianola, IA is seeking a confident caregiver to provide hands-on personal care, assist with transfers, and support individuals living with memory changes.

Shifts include Mornings 8 AM–12/12:30 PM, Afternoons 12/12:30–5/5:30 PM, and Evenings 5/5:30–10 PM. Pay is $17/hr with weekend premium rate, plus paid orientation and ongoing training, health insurance, and a 401(k) with company match.

Qualifications

• Hands-on personal care experience.
• Experience assisting with transfers and mobility.
• Experience supporting individuals with memory changes or dementia.
• Patient, dependable, observant and safety-minded.

Responsibilities

• Provide respectful personal care and assistance with daily routines.
• Assist with transfers and mobility using safe techniques.
• Use calm cueing and redirection when memory changes or confusion arise.
• Support independence while stepping in when safety requires it.
• Follow the care plan and communicate concerns promptly.

Skills

Hands-on personal care

Transfers

Dementia support

Patience and observation

Tools

Safe transfer techniques

Job description

Home Instead in Indianola, IA is seeking a confident caregiver to provide hands-on personal care, assist with transfers, and support individuals living with memory changes.

Shifts include Mornings 8 AM–12/12:30 PM, Afternoons 12/12:30–5/5:30 PM, and Evenings 5/5:30–10 PM. Pay is $17/hr with weekend premium rate, plus paid orientation and ongoing training, health insurance, and a 401(k) with company match.