CAREGiver

Home Instead is looking for compassionate individuals who want to become a part of our team and join in our mission of enhancing the lives of seniors. Our team of CAREGivers assist seniors in our community with a variety of services and help them remain independent in their familiar surroundings.

• Provide Companionship, Home Helper Services and Personal Care which could include:
  • Companionship and conversation
  • Providing stabilization and assistance with walking
  • Preparing meals and cleaning up meal-related items
  • Providing medication reminders and appointment reminders
  • Performing light housekeeping tasks (dusting, vacuuming, making beds, changing linens, cleaning bathrooms, kitchens, etc.)
  • Washing and ironing laundry
  • Running errands 
  • Accompanying clients to appointments
  • Assisting with bathing, grooming and dressing
  • Assisting with toileting and incontinence issues
  • Alzheimer’s Care

This is an On-Call, As Needed and Intermittent Employment Only

Essential Job Requirements:

• Ability to speak and hear English clearly in person and on the telephone
• Ability to read and write English
• Ability to lift, push or pull 25 pounds
• Ability to bend, twist, stoop, kneel and reach
• Ability to consistently provide physical assistance to a client (i.e. stand-by assistance while walking, assist client with transfers)
• Complete a satisfactory criminal background check, DMV check, pre-employment drug screen
• Possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a reliable vehicle with valid auto insurance 
• Ability to treat and care for clients and their property with dignity and respect
• Ability to adapt to various living environments and locations
• Ability to communicate with clients in a friendly and congenial manner