CarePro basics
you are ALReady a caregiver.
But soon you will be a CARE PROfessional!
Qualifications
Maybe you have experience caring for an aging family member, or maybe you've just always had a heart for helping others. Professional caregiving allows you to turn that passion into a fulfilling career. No prior experience, certification or schooling is necessary. We provide all the training you'll need to take you from a Care-Giver to a Care Professional!.
Here's what you DO need to become a Home Instead Care Professional:
A strong passion to work with seniors.
Patience, compassion and a positive attitude.
Excellent communication skills.
Access to reliable transportation.
Additionally, you need to complete a drug test, a criminal background check and driving record check. You must be 18 years old.
Pay and Benefits
It's hard to put a price on the satisfaction our CarePros get from helping others in need, but we do just that. We provide excellent benefits and wages. Here's what we offer:
Compensation
You may receive tips in hugs, but you'll also receive a real paycheck for your caregiving. Our pay rates range from $14-$17. Beyond wages, we also may reimburse CarePros for mileage driven in your personal vehicle when you provide transportation for your client.
Other Benefits
Our CarePros report a high degree of satisfaction in their work. No doubt this is because of the many fringe benefits that come from working with Home Instead.
Job training: Beyond learning practical skills, you can educate yourself about complex diseases like Alzheimer's.
Flexible schedules: Work when it suits you. Together, we will tailor a schedule that works for you.
Make new friends: Our CarePros typically forge genuine bonds with the people they serve. Plus, you will meet other Home Instead® Care Professionals and have opportunities to develop professional relationships with them.
Did we mention satisfaction? Few things feel better in life than giving back. As a Home Instead Care Professional, you experience the privilege of giving back to your community with every shift you complete. That feeling is priceless.
PTO: One week after working one year
AFLAC: Short Term Disability, Accident, Hospital, & Vision
TAPCHECK: Access your pay early!
Bellevue University: $5,250 Tuition Assistance for part-time and full-time employees (online program!)
World-Class Training
You don't need even one minute of caregiving experience to succeed as a Care Professional at Home Instead. We provide initial and ongoing training and support to help you thrive in your career.
Each of our Care Professionals completes a comprehensive, multi-phased training program before they ever meet or serve a client. They also participate in periodic ongoing training programs as we develop them. Your Care Professional also may opt to take specialized training modules for advanced levels of caregiving, such as Alzheimer's care.
A Day in the Life
CAREpro Stories
“I have been there for my father and mother my whole life! I have 2 siblings but they do not have any contact with our parents. My father passed away 10 years ago and my mother’s health has been declining over the years. My mother has not been diagnosed with any disabilities but needs help around the house and needs assistance when going out on errands. My husband and I were at our wits end and her care was affecting our whole family. Home Instead caregivers really stepped in and saved the day and our sanity. Now, I'm a daughter again and enjoy spending time with my mom.” - Amy J.
Meet our clients
Senior Care as a Career
The most important and rewarding responsibility you'll have as a Home Instead Care Professional is to develop meaningful relationships with your clients. You'll also provide a variety of services, such as:
Companionship, Conversation, Safety Supervision
Light Housekeeping Tasks and Meal Preparation
Medication Reminders
Transportation to Appointments, Errands and Activities
Assistance with Activities of Daily Living: Mobility & Transfers, Grooming, Bathing, Toileting and Incontinence Care
Other responsibilities may include personal care or Alzheimer's Care, depending on the client's needs and your level of training.