Caregiver - Holy Cross, New Vienna, Guttenberg and Edgewood Territories
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About the job
Meaningful Daytime Care | Cooking, Companionship & Light Personal Care
Location: Holy Cross, New Vienna, Guttenberg and Edgewood Territories
Schedule: Daytime shifts, 7:30 AM–4:00 PM, seven-day coverage needed, evening shifts from 5pm to 9pm
Hours: Full-time and part-time availability considered based on staffing needs
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.
Help make every day a little easier - and a lot more meaningful.
At Home Instead, we believe great caregiving is about more than completing tasks. It's about building trust, respecting independence, and helping people feel comfortable and cared for in their own homes.
We're seeking dependable, compassionate Care Professionals for daytime opportunities in the Holy Cross area.
This is a wonderful opportunity for someone who enjoys cooking, appreciates small-town and rural communities, and takes pride in making a real difference in someone's everyday life.
What You'll Do
- Prepare and cook meals based on client preferences.
- Provide friendly companionship and meaningful conversation.
- Give medication reminders according to the care plan.
- Assist with grocery shopping, errands, and transportation.
- Provide light personal care, including shower supervision.
- Respect established household routines and client independence.
- Communicate care updates and complete accurate shift documentation.
What We're Looking For
- Dependable attendance and punctuality, including early morning starts.
- Valid driver's license, access to a vehicle, and current auto insurance.
- Comfort driving to a rural location and providing transportation.
- Confidence with everyday cooking and meal preparation.
- Comfort providing light personal care and shower supervision.
- A warm, respectful, patient approach to older adults.
- Strong communication skills and willingness to follow an individualized care plan.
Previous caregiving experience is preferred.
Why Join Home Instead?
Care Professionals are an essential part of helping clients remain comfortable, connected, and supported at home. We value compassion, connection, collaboration, integrity, and accountability.
You'll have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships and contribute to care that truly matters.
Interested?
Apply today to learn more about our daytime caregiving opportunities in Holy Cross and the surrounding area.
Bring your reliability, your caring heart, and your love of helping others. We'll help you explore where you can make the greatest difference.
From Home Instead - Dubuque, IA's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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