In-Home Caregiver

Home Instead - NW Missouri; Cameron (MO); On-site; USD 19,975 - 24,108; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid training

Bonus Opportunities

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

A leading in-home care provider in Cameron, MO, is seeking an In-Home Caregiver. This role involves providing compassionate care to seniors, assisting with daily activities, and ensuring their safety and well-being. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills, previous caregiving experience, and a valid driver's license. The position offers flexible scheduling and competitive pay rates starting from $14.50-17.50 per hour, along with medical and dental benefits for full-time employees.

Qualifications

• Compassion, patience, and empathy.
• Ability to lift, push, or pull 25lbs.
• Pass a Criminal and Motor Vehicle Background Check.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on personal care assistance to clients.
• Engage clients in stimulating conversations and activities.
• Perform light housekeeping and meal preparation.

Skills

Compassion

Strong Communication skills

Punctuality and Dependability

Problem solving

Education

Previous caregiving experience

Valid U.S. Driver's License

Job description

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Cameron, MO: 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

• 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

• 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

• 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 $14.50-17.50 an hour.
• Bonus Opportunities.
• Paid training & mileage reimbursement.
• Referral Bonuses and Holiday Pay.
• Flexible scheduling.

Each Home Instead franchise is independently owned and operated.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Other

Industries

Individual and Family Services