Lead Caregiver / CNA / HHA - Full-Time

Home Instead; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Mileage reimbursement

Paid training

Ongoing development

Job summary

Home Instead in Missouri (Greater St. Louis area) is actively hiring a full-time Care Pro Lead to support older adults in their homes. The role requires calm, dependable care professionals who can handle diverse client needs, start-ups, and urgent coverage, with strong communication across families and staff.

The position offers guaranteed 40 hours/week, a pay range of $19.00–$21.00/hour, and weekly pay. Mileage reimbursement and paid training are included, with 24/7 support from the Home

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional caregiving experience, non-family.
• Active CNA, HHA, LPN, or RN credential.
• Experience with personal care, transfers, dementia care, and end-of-life support.
• Calm, confident, and professional demeanor in changing or challenging care situations.
• Strong communication with clients, families, office staff, and fellow caregivers.
• Willingness to travel up to 60 minutes to client homes.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, professional care to older adults in their homes.
• Assist with personal care, mobility, transfers, companionship, meals, and daily routines.
• Support clients with dementia care and end-of-life care needs.
• Help with new client starts to create a smooth and positive care experience.
• Step in for urgent or last-minute shift coverage to help prevent gaps in care.
• Review care plans and visit notes to understand each client’s needs and preferences.
• Communicate professionally with clients, families, office staff, and other caregivers.
• Provide hands-on support, guidance, and encouragement to other caregivers when needed.

Skills

Caregiving experience

Education

CNA/HHA/LPN/RN credential

Job description

Full Time, MO 63301

• Full-time caregiving role with guaranteed hours: 40 hours/week guaranteed with 60 hours/week of availability
• Pay range: $19.00-$21.00/hr depending on experience; $760-$840/week at 40 hours before taxes
• Greater St. Louis service area: Client homes across St. Louis, St. Charles, and surrounding communities
• Best suited for experienced, reliable caregivers: Ideal for care professionals who are confident supporting different clients, care needs, and home environments
• Experience or credential required: 5+ years of professional caregiving experience, non-family, OR active CNA, HHA, LPN, or RN credential

Are you an experienced caregiver, CNA, or HHA who wants steady full-time work and takes pride in providing reliable, high-quality care? Home Instead is hiring a Care Pro Lead to support older adults in their homes across the Greater St. Louis area.

At Home Instead, our mission is to make life better for older adults and the caregivers who support them. This full-time role is designed for calm, dependable care professionals who are comfortable supporting a variety of clients, helping with new client starts, and stepping in when urgent coverage is needed.

What You'll Do

• Provide compassionate, professional care to older adults in their homes
• Assist with personal care, mobility, transfers, companionship, meals, and daily routines
• Support clients with dementia care and end-of-life care needs
• Help with new client starts to create a smooth and positive care experience
• Step in for urgent or last-minute shift coverage to help prevent gaps in care
• Review care plans and visit notes to understand each client’s needs and preferences
• Communicate professionally with clients, families, office staff, and other caregivers
• Provide hands-on support, guidance, and encouragement to other caregivers when needed

Required Experience & Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional caregiving experience, non-family, OR active CNA, HHA, LPN, or RN credential
• Experience with personal care, transfers, dementia care, and end-of-life support
• Calm, confident, and professional approach in changing or challenging care situations
• Strong communication skills with clients, families, office staff, and fellow caregivers
• Comfortable supporting and guiding other caregivers when needed
• Comfortable using a smartphone app for scheduling and care documentation
• Basic English reading, writing, and verbal communication skills

Schedule, Travel & Requirements

• Must be available Thursday-Monday from 7:00am-7:00pm to qualify for guaranteed 40 full-time hours
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel up to 60 minutes to client homes
• Comfortable working in different Greater St. Louis-area home environments, including houses, apartments, senior communities, homes with pets, and smoking environments
• Ability to accept shifts on short notice when needed
• Ability to meet physical requirements of the role, including assisting with mobility, transfers, and personal careMust pass background check, drug screening, and required assessments
• $19.00-$21.00/hr, depending on experience
• $760-$840/week before taxes at 40 hours per week
• Weekly pay
• Mileage reimbursement between client visits
• Paid training and ongoing development opportunities
• 24/7 support from the Home Instead Care Team

Work Area

This role supports clients in homes across the Greater St. Louis area and surrounding communities. Because client homes may be spread across the area, this position requires reliable transportation, flexibility, and comfort planning travel between assignments when needed.

Because client needs can change quickly, this position requires professionalism, dependability, and a strong commitment to high-quality senior care.