What are the responsibilities and job description for the Experienced Caregiver | Jefferson City & Eldon | $16–$18/hr position at Home Instead - Columbia?
Build Meaningful Relationships While Making a Real Difference
Jefferson City & Eldon, MO
Pay
- $16 - 18 per hour, based on experience and skill level; with opportunity for raise within the first year
Availability MUST HAVES:
- Mon/Wed/Thurs: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- Saturday OR Sunday availability
- Open availability is preferred
Start Date: Immediate opening – needed ASAP!
More About the Clients
This assignment includes a variety of homes, making each week rewarding and different.
Some clients are outgoing and genuinely enjoy conversation, shared meals, and having someone to brighten their day.
Others prefer a quieter environment and appreciate a caregiver who is calm, respectful, and proactive, someone who notices what needs to be done without being asked and provides support in a gentle, reassuring manner.
The ideal caregiver understands behaviors and symptoms of dementia and advancing Alzheimer's. They remain professional, redirect conversation confidently, and continue providing compassionate care without taking anything personally.
If you enjoy adapting your caregiving style to meet each person's unique personality and needs, this is an incredibly rewarding opportunity.
Responsibilities
- Provide companionship and meaningful engagement
- Assist with personal care and showering
- Support safe mobility and fall prevention
- Prepare nutritious meals and organize leftovers
- Medication reminders
- Grocery shopping and errands
- Transportation to appointments and community outings
- Light housekeeping and laundry
- Encourage hydration, daily routines, and independence
Qualifications
- Previous professional caregiving experience is a MUST
- CLEAR CRIMINAL BACKGROUND
- Experience with personal care and shower assistance
- Experience assisting clients who use walkers
- Valid driver's license, reliable vehicle, and auto insurance is REQUIRED
- Comfortable transporting clients
- Strong cooking and meal preparation skills
- Comfortable working in homes with cats and dogs
Why Join Us
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 (after 1 year)
- Health Insurance (after 60 days)
- 401(k) with company match (after 1 year)
- Additional, scheduling opportunities
- 24/7 on-call support - you're never alone!
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Salary : $16 - $18