Experienced Caregiver | Open Availability & Overnights | Columbia, MO

Home Instead - Columbia; New York (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid orientation

Health insurance after 60 days

Vacation pay after one year

401(k) with company match after one y​

Additional scheduling opportunities

24/7 on-call support

Job summary

Home Instead - Columbia is seeking dependable caregivers to support seniors in the Columbia area. You will help clients stay safe and independent at home, with a focus on dementia care and person-centered support.

We value calm, patient, observant, and confident caregivers who build relationships and respect client dignity. Overnight sessions and weekend shifts are common, with opportunities to adapt to client needs and preferences.

Qualifications

• Professional caregiving experience required.
• Strong Alzheimer’s and dementia care experience preferred.
• Experience with personal care, transfers, and walkers.
• Able to remain alert and responsive during overnight shifts.
• Must be available to work at least one weekend shift each week.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and assistance with activities of daily living.
• Support safe transfers, walking, and mobility.
• Provide overnight supervision, reassurance, and redirection as needed.
• Assist with toileting and nighttime routines.
• Offer companionship and meaningful engagement.
• Assist with hearing aids.
• Prepare meals and follow recipes.
• Complete light housekeeping and laundry.
• Encourage walking, exercise, and outdoor time.
• Support activities such as music, conversation, and community outings.
• Observe and communicate changes or concerns to the office.
• Arrive on time and reliably fulfill scheduled shifts.

Skills

Caregiving experience

Alzheimer’s care

Personal care

Transfers & mobility

Overnight shifts

Pet-friendly home

Criminal background check

Job description

Build Meaningful Relationships While Making a Real Difference

Location: Columbia, MO
Pay: $16.00–$18.00 per hour
Start Date: Immediate openings

Availability Required

We are seeking dependable caregivers who have:

• Open or flexible availability, and/or
• Overnight availability
• Availability to work at least one weekend shift per week

Schedules may include daytime, evening, overnight, and weekend shifts based on client needs and caregiver compatibility.

More About the Role

You’ll support seniors throughout the Columbia area, building meaningful relationships while helping them remain safe and independent at home.

Many of the clients we serve are living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. They need more than someone who can complete a task list. They need a caregiver who is calm, patient, observant, and confident—someone who can provide comfort and stability while adapting to changing needs.

Some clients enjoy conversation, music, walks, or outings. Others appreciate a familiar face, a dependable routine, and someone who treats them with dignity and respect.

Overnight caregivers may help clients maintain a safe nighttime routine, provide reassurance and redirection, assist with personal care or restroom needs, and respond calmly when a client wakes or becomes confused.

If memory care is where you do your best work and you’re ready to provide dependable care when clients need it most, you’ll find purpose here.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and assistance with activities of daily living
• Support safe transfers, walking, and mobility
• Provide overnight supervision, reassurance, and redirection as needed
• Assist with toileting and nighttime routines
• Offer companionship and meaningful engagement
• Assist with hearing aids
• Prepare meals and follow recipes
• Complete light housekeeping and laundry
• Encourage walking, exercise, and outdoor time
• Support activities such as music, conversation, and community outings
• Observe and communicate changes or concerns to the office
• Arrive on time and reliably fulfill scheduled shifts

Qualifications

• Professional caregiving experience required
• Strong Alzheimer’s and dementia care experience preferred
• Experience with personal care, transfers, and walkers
• Comfortable supporting clients with higher care needs
• Able to remain alert and responsive throughout overnight shifts
• Able to follow recipes and prepare meals
• Comfortable working in homes with pets
• Valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and current auto insurance
• Able to pass a criminal background check and drug screen
• Must be available to work at least one weekend shift each week

Why Join Home Instead?

We’re a care partner, not a staffing agency.

Our Care Pros build lasting relationships with clients while receiving the support they need to succeed. When you join our team, you’ll receive:

• Thoughtful client matching
• Clear care plans and structured introductions
• A supportive office team that has your back
• Opportunities to grow your schedule
• A culture built on compassion, accountability, and respect

Benefits

• Competitive pay: $16.00–$18.00 per hour
• Paid orientation and ongoing training
• Health insurance after 60 days
• Vacation pay after one year
• 401(k) with company match after one year
• Additional scheduling opportunities
• 24/7 on-call support

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