Caregiver / Companion – Transportation Required
- Driver's license
How this pay compares
This posting states $17.50 an hour. Open caregiver jobs in Iowa post a median of $17.50 an hour, the middle half $17–$18.53, across 59 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Caregivers employed in Iowa earn a median of $17.34 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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About the job
Preferred Care at Home is Hiring!
We are looking for a dependable, compassionate, and experienced caregiver to assist a client with companionship, transportation, and daily living needs.
Responsibilities Include
- Providing safe, reliable transportation to appointments, errands, and outings
- Assisting with grocery shopping and other essential errands
- Offering companionship and emotional support
- Helping with light housekeeping and daily activities as needed
- Ensuring the client's comfort, safety, and well-being
Requirements
Previous experience transporting clients is a MUST
- Demonstrated ability to safely assist clients during transportation, including entering and exiting vehicles
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
- Current auto insurance
- Clean driving record
- Dependable, punctual, and compassionate
- Previous caregiving experience preferred
- Ability to pass required background screenings
Why Join Preferred Care at Home?
Make a meaningful difference in someone's life while providing personalized, one-on-one care in a supportive environment.
Apply today! We look forward to hearing from you!
From Preferred Care at Home's job posting, checked 4 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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