Caregiver, What Hours Fit Your Life? [7am – 3pm, 10am – 4pm, + More]

About Home Instead

For more than three decades, the Home Instead network has been the world's leading provider of in-home care for older adults. Each Home Instead franchise offers an individualized approach to help keep aging adults comfortable and cared for at home. Globally, the Home Instead network supports the work of over 100,000 Care Pros and provides more than 60 million hours of care annually. Learn more at homeinstead.com.

Job Summary :

The Care Professional provides compassionate, high-quality, in-home care to older adults, enabling them to live safely and comfortably at home. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about helping others, building relationships, and making a difference in the lives of seniors. Care Pros assist clients with daily activities, companionship, and personal care needs while ensuring their safety, well-being, and emotional support.

Prior professional caregiving experience not required. We provide comprehensive training for every

new Care Pro.

Key Responsibilities

• Personal Care Services : Provide hands-on assistance to help clients maintain

independence and comfort, including :

○ Assist with personal hygiene (bathing, dressing, grooming, and oral care)

○ Provide incontinence care and toileting assistance

○ Offer mobility assistance, including help with walking and transferring (from bed,

chair, or wheelchair)

○ Assist with eating and drinking as needed

○ Provide medication reminders and monitor for side effects

○ Deliver specialized care for clients with Alzheimer's, dementia, and other cognitive

conditions

○ Support morning wake-up and evening tuck-in routines

○ Offering meaningful conversation and emotional support

○ Engaging clients in stimulating activities (e.g., hobbies, games, crafts)

○ Encouraging and assisting with social outings and appointments

○ Assisting with clothing selection and personal appearance

○ Helping clients maintain a sense of independence and dignity

○ Performing light housekeeping (e.g., dusting, vacuuming, changing linens, laundry)

○ Preparing and serving meals according to dietary needs

○ Running errands (e.g., grocery shopping, collecting prescriptions)

○ Assisting with mail, home organization, and appointment scheduling

○ Providing pet care and plant care as needed

○ Answering the door and supervising home maintenance visits

○ May require you to provide or coordinate occasional transportation to appointments and social engagements

○ Support clients with mobility and navigating their environments

○ Keep accurate records of client care and daily activities

○ Ensure a safe and clean environment to reduce risks and hazards

Secondary Responsibilities

Essential Qualifications

To succeed in this role, you should have :

Key Competencies :

Work Environment

Compensation & Benefits :

Your employer is Mid-Atlantic Home Care Richmond, LLC, d.b.a. an independently owned and operated Home Instead, Inc. franchise office. Your employer is not Home Instead, Inc. This job description does not create an employment contract, nor imply it. Employment with your employer remains at will. This job description does not list all activities, duties or responsibilities that may be assigned at any time.