What are the responsibilities and job description for the In Home Caregiver position at Amada Senior Care SD?
Job Overview
Care with Love, Serve with Heart – A Calling to Care!
Have you been searching for a career where you can pour your faith into others? At Amada Senior Care Sioux Falls, we believe caregiving is more than just a job—it’s a calling. If you have a heart to serve and feel led to make a difference in the lives of others, we invite you to join our team! As a nationally recognized, A rated in-home care provider and a certified Great Place to Work®, we are dedicated to serving both our clients and caregivers with love, dignity, and respect.
Why You’ll Love Working with Amada:
- Live Out Your Faith: Show compassion and kindness through your care.
- Competitive Pay: Above-average wages, starting at $17.50/hr
- Flexible Scheduling: Work when it fits your life and mission.
- Supportive Team: A compassionate, communicative staff that values your dedication.
- Paid Training & Orientation: Build confidence and professional skills.
- Career Growth Opportunities: Develop your future in caregiving.
- Recognition & Rewards: We celebrate and honor our caregivers.
- National Caregiver Value Awards: Six exceptional caregivers are recognized on a national level every year!
How You’ll Serve:
- Be a Light in Someone’s Life: Offer companionship and meaningful connection.
- Assist with Daily Living: Help with personal care, companionship, and activities.
- Provide Comfort & Support: Help with light housekeeping, laundry, and meal preparation.
- Encourage & Empower: Offer medication reminders and transportation support.
- Uplift & Serve: Be there for those who need you most.
What We’re Looking For:
- A Heart for Service: A passion for helping others and making a difference.
- Experience: preferred but not required: at least 1 year of previous caregiving experience
- Trust & Reliability: Ability to pass a background check and or meet South Dakota state hiring requirements.
- Dependability: Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance. Do not apply if you don't have a driver's license, a car, and car insurance.
- Commitment to Excellence: A desire to grow, serve, and be a blessing to those in need.
Answer the Call to Serve!
If you’re looking for more than a job—if you feel called to care—we want you on our team. Apply today and start your journey with Amada Senior Care, where caregivers are respected, supported, celebrated, and valued.
Amada Senior Care is an equal opportunity employer.
Duties
- Assist clients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, and personal hygiene.
- Monitor patients’ health by observing vital signs, managing medication administration, and reporting changes to healthcare professionals.
- Support residents with mobility and transfers using proper patient transfer methods such as Hoyer lifts or manual handling techniques.
- Prepare nutritious meals tailored to individual dietary needs and assist with meal consumption when necessary.
- Maintain a clean and safe environment by performing light housekeeping tasks such as cleaning, laundry, and organizing personal spaces.
- Provide companionship and emotional support to enhance mental well-being and reduce feelings of isolation.
- Document care plans, patient observations, and communication notes accurately in compliance with HIPAA regulations and organizational standards.
Requirements
- Proven experience working with individuals with disabilities, developmental or intellectual disabilities support, or senior care is highly preferred.
- Knowledge of patient monitoring techniques, dementia care (including Alzheimer’s care), memory care, hospice care, and home health practices.
- Ability to perform heavy lifting safely and operate patient transfer equipment like Hoyer lifts
- Strong communication skills for effective client interaction and coordination with healthcare teams.
- Experience working with individuals with autism or neurodevelopmental disorders is advantageous.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for client outings or appointments are preferred.
Join us to make a positive impact through compassionate caregiving! We value energetic individuals who thrive on helping others live healthier, happier lives while supporting their independence at home. All positions are paid roles committed to providing quality care in a respectful environment.
Pay: From $17.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid orientation
- Paid training
- Referral program
Application Question(s):
- Do you own a car and is it insured?
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18