Weekend Caregiver

Home Instead, Inc.; Mishawaka (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium weekend pay

Weekend hours 32+

Monday–Thursday off

Paid training

CPR/First Aid training

Referral bonuses

TapCheck access

Local office support

One-on-one care

Ongoing training

Job summary

Home Instead, Inc. is seeking dependable, compassionate caregivers for a weekend-only schedule with consistent hours and premium weekend pay. If you want a solid weekend paycheck while keeping Monday through Thursday free, this role could be a great fit.

Availability is Friday–Sunday 7:00 AM–10:00 PM, with pay at $17.00 per hour and a requirement to work at least 32 hours within that window. You must travel to client homes in South Bend, Mishawaka, Granger, Niles, and Berrien Springs as needed.

Qualifications

• Dependable and compassionate caregiver to support older adults.
• Weekend-focused availability with ability to work 32+ hours between Friday and Sunday.
• Willingness to travel to client homes in the local service area as scheduling requires.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and conversation.
• Prepare meals and assist with light housekeeping.
• Assist with transportation and errands.
• Remind about medications and support personal care.
• Assist with mobility and transfers as needed.
• Provide Alzheimer’s and dementia care when required.

Skills

Dependable

Compassionate

Weekend availability

Job description

Weekend Caregiver – $17/Hour

Work Your Hours on the Weekend. Keep Your Weekdays Free.

Home Instead is hiring dependable, compassionate caregivers who want a weekend-only schedule with consistent hours and premium weekend pay.

If you’re looking to earn a solid paycheck while keeping Monday through Thursday open, this could be a great fit.

Weekend Caregiver Schedule

Availability Window:
Friday through Sunday, 7:00 AM–10:00 PM

Pay: $17.00 per hour

To qualify for the Weekend Caregiver pay rate, you must be available and scheduled to work at least 32 hours between Friday and Sunday each week.

Work 32 hours and earn $544 per weekend — while keeping Monday through Thursday free!

Where You'll Work

Home Instead provides care to clients throughout our local service area. Weekend assignments may be located in:

• South Bend, IN
• Mishawaka, IN
• Granger, IN
• Niles, MI
• Berrien Springs, MI

Applicants should be comfortable traveling to client homes throughout these areas based on scheduling and client needs.

Why Work Weekends With Home Instead?

As a Home Instead Care Professional, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults while working with an established and supportive local team.

Benefits include:

• $17/hour weekend pay
• 32+ hours packed into Friday–Sunday
• Monday–Thursday off
• Consistent scheduling opportunities
• Paid training
• CPR/First Aid training opportunities
• Caregiver recognition and appreciation programs
• Referral bonus opportunities
• Opportunities to pick up additional shifts
• TapCheck access for greater flexibility with earned wages
• Support from a local office and scheduling team
• Meaningful one‑on‑one work with seniors
• Opportunities for ongoing training and development

What You'll Do

Our Care Professionals help older adults remain safe, comfortable, and independent in their own homes. Depending on the client's needs, you may assist with:

• Companionship and conversation
• Meal preparation
• Light housekeeping
• Transportation and errands
• Medication reminders
• Personal care and hygiene
• Mobility and transfer assistance
• Alzheimer's and dementia care

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for people who are dependable, compassionate, and committed to showing up for their clients.

This position is especially well suited for someone who wants to maximize their weekend hours while keeping weekdays available for family, school, another job, or personal time.

Weekend Commitment

This is a weekend-focused position, not an occasional weekend role.

Applicants must be able to work a minimum of 32 hours between Friday and Sunday and have availability within our 7:00 AM–10:00 PM weekend scheduling window.

Because we serve clients throughout the area, applicants must also be willing and able to travel to client homes in South Bend, Mishawaka, Granger, Niles, and Berrien Springs as needed.