Home Care Aide

Home Instead Oak Park; Pleasant Valley Township (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

PTO

Holiday Pay

401(k) with Company Match

Disability Insurance

Paid Training

Mileage Reimbursement

Referral Bonus Programs

Professional Development

Safety Equipment

Job summary

Home Instead is seeking a Home Care Aide to provide compassionate, one-on-one in-home support to seniors. You will help with daily activities, meals, and mobility, while offering companionship and ensuring safety in the home you love.

No professional caregiving experience is required, and paid training is provided. Flexible daytime, evening, overnight, and weekend shifts are available to fit your life.

Qualifications

• Dependable, compassionate individuals who enjoy helping others.
• Paid training provided; no professional caregiving experience required.
• Must meet minimum requirements listed below.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, non-medical support to help seniors maintain independence and quality of life.
• Assist with personal care such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility support.
• Provide companionship, conversation, and social engagement.
• Prepare meals and encourage proper nutrition.
• Perform light housekeeping and laundry.
• Provide medication reminders per care plans.
• Assist with transportation to appointments and errands.
• Support individuals with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia.
• Create a safe, comfortable home environment and report changes.

Skills

Caregiving

Home Care

CNA

HHA

DSP

Healthcare

Hospitality

Customer Service

Childcare

Education

Human Services

Job description

Make a Difference. Build Meaningful Relationships. Love What You Do.

Do you enjoy helping others, preparing meals, staying active, and making someone's day a little brighter?

At Home Instead, caregiving is more than a job. It's an opportunity to bring comfort, companionship, and independence to older adults while building meaningful relationships that truly matter.

As a Home Care Aide, you'll provide one-on-one support to seniors in their homes, helping them remain safe, comfortable, and independent in the place they love most. Whether you're an experienced caregiver or looking for a rewarding new career, we'll provide the training, support, and flexibility you need to succeed.

Pay & Schedule

Pay: $15.50-$19.00 per hour

Additional $2.00/hour weekend differential

Daytime, evening, overnight and weekend shifts available

Why Join Home Instead?

Flexible scheduling that works around your life

Paid training. No caregiving experience required

One-on-one client care, never a facility assignment

Supportive local office team available 24/7

Client matching focused on compatibility and success

Opportunities for career growth and advancement

Meaningful work that makes a difference every day

What You'll Do

As a Home Care Aide, you'll provide compassionate, non-medical support that helps seniors maintain their independence and quality of life.

• Assisting with personal care, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility support
• Providing companionship, conversation, and social engagement
• Preparing meals and encouraging proper nutrition
• Performing light housekeeping and laundry
• Providing medication reminders according to care plans
• Assisting with transportation to appointments and errands
• Supporting individuals living with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia
• Creating a safe, comfortable, and positive home environment
• Observing and reporting changes in client condition
• Maintaining accurate documentation and confidentiality

At Home Instead, care is about more than completing tasks. It's about building trust, showing compassion, and helping older adults live with dignity and independence.

Qualifications

We're looking for dependable, compassionate individuals who enjoy helping others.

• Caregiving
• Home Care
• CNA
• HHA
• DSP
• Healthcare
• Hospitality
• Customer Service
• Childcare
• Education
• Human Services

No professional caregiving experience is required. Paid training is provided.

Minimum Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license
• Reliable transportation and current auto insurance
• Ability to provide physical assistance, including transfers and mobility support when necessary
• Ability to pass a criminal background check, motor vehicle record check, drug screening, and other pre-employment screenings as required

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Holiday Pay
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Training and Continuing Education
• Mileage Reimbursement (where applicable)
• Referral Bonus Programs
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Safety Equipment Provided

Join a Team That Cares

For more than 30 years, Home Instead has been committed to enhancing the lives of aging adults and their families through compassionate, relationship-focused care. If you're looking for meaningful work where your kindness, reliability, and compassion truly matter, we'd love to meet you.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Home Instead is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applicants of all backgrounds. Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the application and employment process.