Part-Time Caregiver – Paola, KS - Paola, KS
How this pay compares
This posting states $16–$18 an hour. Open caregiver jobs in Kansas post a median of $17.50 an hour, the middle half $16.47–$18, across 80 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Caregivers employed in Kansas earn a median of $15.03 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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Kansas issues no caregiver credential of its own, by its own rules.
- A supportive care worker of a licensed home health agency must receive the training the agency's policies set and demonstrate competency in the listed subject areas (communication, observation and reporting, client rights, personal hygiene and grooming, equipment use and others) before working with a client without the manager present; the rule sets no minimum hours.
- Staying active: Competency is reevaluated every year and ongoing training is given at least annually.
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- How long these jobs stay listed: Median days to removal 28.0 days · Still listed at 7 days 85.5%
- Applicant demand per open job on this site (1.00x is the average job): Index 0.58x · Clicks 27
- How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 76.1% · Stating an hourly rate 73.8%
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About the job
Location: Paola, KS - Miami County
Schedule: Approximately 7 Hours Per Week
We are seeking a dependable and compassionate part-time caregiver to provide in-home support to a client in Paola, Kansas .
This assignment is approximately 7 hours per week . The client is visually impaired, has a dog, and smoking occurs in the home. The ideal caregiver will be patient, reliable, and comfortable working in this environment.
Responsibilities
- Assist with activities of daily living
- Help the client safely navigate the home environment
- Provide personal care assistance as needed
- Assist with meal preparation
- Perform light housekeeping related to client care
- Provide companionship and supervision
- Provide medication reminders as authorized
- Follow the client's individualized care plan
- Observe and report changes in the client's condition or needs
- Communicate concerns to the appropriate supervisor
Requirements
- Minimum 1 year of caregiving experience
- Current CPR certification
- Comfortable working in a smoking household
- Comfortable working in a home with a dog
- Dependable and punctual
- Compassionate, patient, and respectful
- Reliable transportation
- Ability to follow care plans and safety procedures
- Availability for approximately 7 hours per week
Experience assisting individuals who are blind or visually impaired is preferred.
Join us in providing exceptional caregiving services that truly make a difference-helping clients maintain independence while ensuring their safety and comfort every day!
From Better at Home's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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