In-Home Caregiver | $16-$18/hr | Weekly Pay | Flexible Schedule

Job Description

Job Description

Join the BrightStar Care Team - Where Caregivers Are Valued!

Pay & Benefits

• $16.00 – $18.00/hour starting pay (based on experience)
• Higher pay for overnight shifts and weekends
• Weekly Friday pay - direct deposit or paper check, your choice
• Paid training and onboarding - no experience necessary!
• Paid travel time between clients
• Flexible scheduling - YOU choose the days and times that work for you
• Full-time, part-time, and PRN (as-needed) shifts available
• Mileage reimbursement
• Referral bonus program
• Opportunities for career advancement (CNA, RN, and more)

Are you a compassionate caregiver looking for a home care job with flexible hours, weekly pay, and a team that truly supports you ? BrightStar Care of Iowa is hiring In-Home Caregivers, Personal Care Aides (PCAs), Home Health Aides (HHAs), and Companion Caregivers in Des Moines, West Des Moines, Ankeny, Urbandale, Johnston, Waukee, Altoona, Pleasant Hill, and surrounding areas.

At BrightStar Care, you're not just a number - you're the heart of our team. We are a nurse-led, Joint Commission-accredited home care agency dedicated to providing the highest quality in-home care to seniors and adults with disabilities across the greater Des Moines area.

What You'll Do

As a BrightStar Care In-Home Caregiver , you will provide one-on-one, personalized care to elderly clients and adults with disabilities in the comfort of their own homes. Duties may include:

• Personal care: bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and hygiene assistance
• Mobility assistance and safe transfers
• Meal planning and preparation
• Medication reminders
• Light housekeeping and laundry
• Companionship and emotional support
• Transportation to appointments and errands
• Monitoring and reporting changes in client condition
• Dementia care, Alzheimer's care, and memory care support
• Post-surgery and post-hospitalization care
• Respite care for family caregivers

• Why BrightStar Care?

  • Nurse-led agency - a Registered Nurse oversees every plan of care
  • Joint Commission Accredited - the gold standard in home care quality
  • 24/7 on-call support - management always answers the phone
  • One-on-one care - build real relationships with your clients
  • Work close to home - we match you to clients near you
  • Free paid training - no certification required to start

  Requirements

  • Must be 18 years of age or older
  • High school diploma or GED preferred
  • Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance
  • Must pass a background check and drug screen
  • Compassionate, dependable, and patient-centered approach to care
  • CNA, HHA, or PCA certification a plus - but not required!
  • Experience in home care, senior care, assisted living, memory care, or personal care preferred but not required

  Who Should Apply?

  This role is a great fit for anyone with experience or interest in:

  • Home health aide (HHA) work
  • Personal care assistant (PCA) roles
  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) positions
  • Senior care and elderly care
  • Companion care and sitter services
  • Hospice aide or respite care
  • Disability care and independent living support

  No experience? No problem. We provide paid training to get you started.

  About BrightStar Care

  BrightStar Care has been delivering compassionate, nurse-led home care for over 20 years. Our Des Moines area agency serves clients throughout Polk County, Dallas County, Warren County, and surrounding communities. We are proud to be a Joint Commission-accredited agency - a distinction earned by fewer than 5% of home care agencies nationwide.

  Apply today - it takes less than 5 minutes. We'll be in touch within 24 hours.

  Serving: Des Moines, West Des Moines, Ankeny, Urbandale, Johnston, Waukee, Altoona, Pleasant Hill, Norwalk, Indianola, and surrounding areas

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