Caregiver - Tri-State Area

Caregiver – Dubuque Tri-State Area | Days, Evenings & Weekends

Love helping others? We have a place for you!Location: Dubuque, IA and surrounding Tri-State communities in Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin
Schedule: Flexible daytime, evening, and weekend opportunities
Travel Requirement: Must be willing to travel within 25 miles of Dubuque, Iowa

Pay & Benefits

Competitive Pay: $16.00–$18.00/hour

Paid training, Paid Time Off (PTO), Employer-sponsored health benefits, 401(k) with company match up to 4%, and 24/7 on-call assistance.

Make a Difference Close to Home

At Home Instead, we believe the best care is about more than checking tasks off a list. It's about helping older adults feel safe, respected, independent, and connected to the lives they love.

We're looking for compassionate, dependable Caregivers and Care Professionals to join our growing team serving seniors throughout the Dubuque Tri-State area.

Some of our clients are lifelong farmers who enjoy a good home-cooked meal and friendly conversation. Others are retired professionals who value their independence, familiar routines, and a caregiver who knows when to lend a hand and when to give them space.

Every home is different. Every person has a story. And the right Care Pro can make an incredible difference.

If you're someone who takes pride in showing up, enjoys helping others, and believes the little things matter, we'd love to meet you.

Available Shifts

We're recruiting for a variety of ongoing client needs throughout the Tri-State area.

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Daytime shifts: Between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM

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Evening shifts: Select opportunities between 4:00 PM and 9:00 PM

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Weekend shifts: Saturday and Sunday daytime opportunities

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Full-time and part-time opportunities: Based on availability and client schedules

Weekend availability is especially valuable!

Assignments are located within approximately 25 miles of Dubuque, including communities in Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin.

What You'll Do

As a Home Instead Care Professional, you'll help older adults continue living comfortably and confidently in their own homes.

Depending on the client and your training, responsibilities may include:

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Companionship & Connection: Build meaningful relationships, share conversations, and help clients enjoy their favorite activities.

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Cooking & Meal Preparation: Prepare home-cooked meals, help with meal planning, and accommodate individual food preferences.

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Transportation & Errands: Assist with grocery shopping, appointments, and community outings.

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Personal Care: Help with bathing, showering, dressing, grooming, and other daily routines.

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Mobility Assistance: Help clients move safely around their homes and provide appropriate transfer assistance based on training and the care plan.

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Medication Reminders: Help clients stay on track with established medication routines.

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Light Housekeeping: Keep everyday living spaces clean, comfortable, and organized.

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Daily Encouragement: Help clients maintain their independence, dignity, and familiar routines.

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Some assignments focus primarily on companionship, cooking, and household support. Others involve more hands-on personal care and mobility assistance.

We'll work to match your skills, experience, and availability with the needs of our clients.

Requirements

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Valid driver's license.

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Reliable, insured vehicle.

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Current automobile insurance.

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Willingness and ability to travel within 25 miles of Dubuque, including Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin.

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Reliable attendance and transportation.

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Availability for at least some of our daytime, evening, or weekend opportunities.

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Ability to meet the training and competency requirements of assigned client care.

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Why Home Instead?

At Home Instead, we believe great care starts with great people.

Our Care Professionals are more than helpers. They're trusted companions, dependable partners, and an important part of helping older adults remain at home.

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Compassion: Treating every person with kindness and understanding.

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Connection: Building relationships that make care personal.

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Collaboration: Working together to deliver exceptional care.

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Integrity: Doing the right thing, even when no one is watching.

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Accountability: Showing up, following through, and taking pride in your work.

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You'll have the opportunity to make meaningful connections, support people in your own community, and do work that truly matters.

Compensation, benefits, and available hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

Ready to Make Someone's Day Better?

Whether you're an experienced caregiver or someone with a natural heart for helping others, we'd love to hear from you.

If you enjoy cooking, meaningful conversations, practical hands-on work, and helping seniors stay independent at home, this could be a wonderful fit.

Apply today to join Home Instead and help us bring compassionate, dependable care to families across the Dubuque Tri-State area!

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