In-Home Caregiver

Home Instead; Cameron (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Earned wages daily

Mileage reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Holiday pay

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Home Instead, Inc. is seeking compassionate Care Pros to provide in-home care for older adults in Cameron, MO and surrounding areas. The role focuses on personal care, companionship, and support to help clients live safely and comfortably at home.

Responsibilities include daily living assistance, mobility help, meal prep, medication reminders, and activity engagement. Requires empathy, reliability, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Compassion, patience, empathy.
• Punctual, dependable, able to work independently.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
• Valid U.S. Driver's License and vehicle for client transport.
• Criminal and Motor Vehicle Background Check clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on personal care such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and oral care.
• Assist with mobility, transfers, and daily activities to promote independence.
• Provide medication reminders and monitor for side effects.
• Offer companionship and emotional support; engage clients in activities.
• Perform light housekeeping and meal preparation according to dietary needs.
• Transport clients to appointments or social activities as needed.
• Maintain client safety and report concerns to the care manager.

Job description

Cameron, MO and surrounding area: For more than three decades, the Home Instead® network has been the world's leading provider of in-home care for older adults. Each Home Instead franchise offers an individualized approach to help keep aging adults comfortable and cared for at home. Job Summary: The Home Instead Care Pro provides compassionate, high-quality, in-home care to older adults, enabling them to live safely and comfortably at home. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about helping others, building relationships, and making a difference in the lives of seniors. Care Pros assist clients with daily activities, companionship, and personal care needs while ensuring their safety, well-being, and emotional support.

Key Responsibilities

• Personal Care Services: Provide hands-on assistance to help clients maintain independence and comfort, including:
• Assist with personal hygiene (bathing, dressing, grooming, and oral care)
• Provide incontinence care and toileting assistance
• Offer mobility assistance, including help with walking and transferring (from bed, chair, or wheelchair)
• Assist with eating and drinking as needed
• Provide medication reminders and monitor for side effects
• Deliver specialized care for clients with Alzheimer's, dementia, and other cognitive conditions
• Support morning wake-up and evening tuck-in routines

Companionship and Emotional Support: Enhance the client's emotional and social well-being by:

• Offering meaningful conversation and emotional support
• Engaging clients in stimulating activities (e.g., hobbies, games, crafts)
• Encouraging and assisting with social outings and appointments
• Assisting with clothing selection and personal appearance
• Helping clients maintain a sense of independence and dignity

Home Support Services: Help clients maintain a safe and comfortable living environment by:

• Performing light housekeeping (e.g., dusting, vacuuming, changing linens, laundry)
• Preparing and serving meals according to dietary needs
• Running errands (e.g., grocery shopping, collecting prescriptions)
• Assisting with mail, home organization, and appointment scheduling
• Providing pet care and plant care as needed
• Answering the door and supervising home maintenance visits
• May require you to provide or coordinate occasional transportation to appointments and social engagements
• Support clients with mobility and navigating their environments

Health and Safety Monitoring: Monitor changes in the client's health and emotional state, and report concerns to the care manager

• Keep accurate records of client care and daily activities
• Ensure a safe and clean environment to reduce risks and hazards

Secondary Responsibilities

• Attend company-sponsored training and social events, including team meetings
• Report work hours according to office policies
• Communicate changes in availability or schedule in a timely manner
• Complete client documentation accurately and on time
• Participate in client satisfaction surveys and improvement initiatives
• Perform other reasonable duties as assigned by management

To succeed in this role, you should have:

• Compassion, patience, and empathy.
• Punctual, dependable, and capable of working independently.
• Problem solving.
• Strong Communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Previous caregiving experience, either professionally OR as a family caregiver.
• Availability to work shifts up to 12 hours in Cameron, MO and some surrounding areas. (example shift times could be 6am-12pm, 8am-8pm, 5pm-9pm or overnight.)
• Valid U.S. Driver's License, Auto Insurance & a Reliable Personal Vehicle to transport clients.
• Pass a Criminal and Motor Vehicle Background Check
• Ability to stand, walk, squat, bend, kneel, reach, twist, push and pull for up to 8 hours.
• Ability to lift, push or pull 25lbs
• We are currently seeking non-smoking applicants.

What do we offer?

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for full-time employees.
• Access to earned wages daily.
• Competitive pay rates start from $15.50-19.50 an hour.
• Bonus Opportunities.
• Paid training & mileage reimbursement.
• Referral Bonuses and Holiday Pay.
• Flexible scheduling.

Each Home Instead franchise is independently owned and operated.