Full Time Dedicated Caregiver

Home Instead; Washington (MO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Home Instead is seeking caring Care Pros in Missouri to help seniors stay independent and live with dignity. You will provide companionship, light housekeeping, meal reminders, and daily living assistance, including Alzheimer's care, across scheduled shifts.

Applicants must be at least 19, pass background checks, have a valid driver's license and reliable vehicle, and be flexible to work 60 hours per week, including at least one weekend day.

Qualifications

• Must be 19 years or older.
• Background checks including drug screen and MVR.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle and proof of insurance.
• Provide at least 3 verifiable references.
• Flexible availability required.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship to seniors.
• Perform light housekeeping and meal preparation.
• Give medication and appointment reminders.

Skills

Companionship

Light housekeeping

Meal reminders

Alzheimer’s Care

Personal care

Job description

Becoming a Care Professional is a unique career with many rewards. It is a labor of love that will enable you to build fulfilling and lasting relationships with your senior clients. Most important however, you will make a meaningful difference in the lives of your clients and their families. We would like to invite you to share your exceptional talents and skills to help seniors stay independent and live the lifestyle they desire with Home Instead.

Availability Requirements

Each Care Pro must provide at least 60 hours of availability every week.

Requirement

Rule

Weekly availability

Minimum 60 hours

Days available

5 days per week

Daily window

8:00 AM to 9:00 PM (13 hours)

Weekend

At least 1 of the 5 days must be a Saturday or Sunday shift

Scheduling and Hours

• Home Instead schedules and assigns all shifts within the Care Pro's submitted availability.
• The Care Pro works a minimum of 40 hours per week during that availability.
• The Care Pro works every shift as scheduled and assigned, including the start time, end time, and client.
• Shifts are not scheduled outside the Care Pro's submitted availability unless the Care Pro agrees.
• Declining a shift that falls within submitted availability is not permitted.

Compensation

Care Pros are paid hourly, with a higher rate for weekend hours.

Period

Hours covered

Rate

Weekday

12:00 AM Monday to 11:59 PM Friday

$19.00/hour

Weekend

12:00 AM Saturday to 11:59 PM Sunday

$20.00/hour

• Hours worked over 40 in a workweek are paid at 1.5 times the regular rate, as federal law requires for agency-employed home care workers. When a week mixes weekday and weekend hours, the regular rate is the weighted average of the two rates.

Additional Requirements

You must be 19 years of age

Pass a background checks, including a drug screen and an MVR check

Possess a valid driver’s license, have a reliable vehicle and proof of insurance

Give at least 3 verifiable references

Flexible

Primary Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Companionship
• Light housekeeping tasks and meal preparation
• Medication and appointment reminders
• Alzheimer’s Care
• Activities of daily living assistance including personal care

Skills training provided by Home Instead*

Washington, MO 63090