In Home Caregiver

About the role

Join Home Instead and make a difference in the lives of a vulnerable population, including seniors, across Boise, Caldwell, Eagle, Emmett, Kuna, Meridian, Middleton, Nampa, Star, and surrounding areas.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential assistance such as light housekeeping, laundry, and meal preparation
• Offer medication reminders and hands-on personal care (as needed)
• Transport clients to appointments, errands, or activities
• Support clients with dementia or Alzheimer’s (training provided)
• Offer compassionate companionship with patience, dignity, and respect

Requirements

• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Willing and able to drive clients — clean driving record for at least 3 years
• Able to lift 25 lbs and work at least 10 hours per week
• Fluent in English to comply with necessary job duties
• Smartphone with internet access
• Pass a nationwide background check & DMV screening
• Adhere to professional dress code

Qualifications

• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license & clean driving record for at least 3 years

Skills

• Compassion
• Patience
• Empathy
• Communication skills
• Basic household tasks
• First aid and CPR certification (optional but helpful)

Benefits

• Competitive pay: $17-$22+ per hour, depending on experience
• Ongoing training incentives resulting in pay increases
• Flexible schedule - shifts from 4 to 12 hours
• 24/7 support from our reliable office staff
• Paid orientation & training — no experience required
• Health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off and sick leave
• Smartphone-based scheduling for convenience
• Unlimited online learning + free support line & counseling

Pay

$17.00 - $22.00 per hour (DOE)

Schedule

Shifts from 4 to 12 hours, with flexibility for mornings, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays.