Experienced Caregiver Needed! Columbia & Ashland Area

Job Description

Job Description

Home Instead is currently hiring compassionate, dependable caregivers to support seniors in Columbia and Ashland.

These assignments are ideal for caregivers who enjoy building relationships, helping seniors maintain independence, and making a meaningful difference every shift.

Our current openings include support for seniors living with Parkinson's disease, mobility challenges, fall risk, and mild memory changes. Caregivers may assist with personal care, meal preparation, companionship, transportation, household organization, mobility support, and daily routines.

AVAILABILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Available at minimum 9a - 2p on weekdays
• Ideally available Mon, Tue, Wed, Thurs, Fri, and Sun
• MUST HAVE RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION 
• Must be ok working in homes with pets (dogs and cats)

What Success Looks Like:

• Helping a client safely start their day
• Preventing falls before they happen
• Preparing meals and encouraging hydration
• Supporting independence while providing needed assistance
• Building trust with clients and families
• Creating consistency and peace of mind

More About the Clients:

• One client is a former assistant to the City Manager of Columbia who takes tremendous pride in her family, independence, and community.
• Enjoys reading, Sudoku puzzles, watching television, walking around the community.
• Appreciates caregivers who are patient, kind, and respectful. 
• Other client is a married couple who have deep roots in Mid-Missouri. Wife worked as a phlebotomist and emergency room receptionist and husband spent his career as an animal nutritionist.
• They enjoy spending time together, attending Mizzou sporting events, watching games on television, and staying connected with family.
• They value caregivers who are warm, dependable, and genuinely enjoy building relationships.

These clients are not looking for someone to simply complete tasks. They are looking for someone who will become a trusted part of their routine, help them remain safe and successful at home, and treat them with the dignity and respect they deserve.

We're Looking For Caregivers Who:

• Are reliable and dependable
• Enjoy helping older adults
• Are patient and compassionate
• Have strong communication skills
• Can work independently
• Are comfortable with personal care when needed
• Enjoy cooking, homemaking, and helping households run smoothly
• CNA experience, or prior experience in assisted living or home care

Home Instead is a  care partner , not a staffing agency.

We deliver consistent, relationship-based care that allows clients to remain safe, respected, and independent at home. Our Care Pros are trusted professionals who show up prepared, communicate clearly, and follow through every shift.

At BHC, you are supported by:

• A team that  plans care intentionally (not reactively)
• Clear care plans and structured client introductions
• Office support for communication, updates, and problem-solving
• A culture that values  accountability, respect, and follow-through

Benefits

• Pay & Benefits • Competitive pay: $16.00-$18.00/hr
• Paid orientation and ongoing paid training
• Vacation Pay
• Health Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Additional, scheduling opportunities
• 24/7 on-call support - you're never alone!

Our Core Values At Home Instead, our work is guided by Integrity, Accountability, Connection, Collaboration, and Creativity.
We believe in building genuine relationships, honoring dignity, and supporting one another as a team - every client, every visit.

If you are an experienced Care Pro who takes pride in  reliability, professionalism, and quality care , apply today.

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