Careers

In-Home Caregiver

Harford County/Cecil County

Do you enjoy getting to know people and building meaningful relationships? Do you have a heart for helping those in need? If so, the role of caregiver could be perfect for you!

Home Instead is looking for experienced, compassionate caregivers — we call ours care professionals — to join our team and provide in-home care services for aging adults, helping to keep them at home safely and independently as long as possible.

We serve residents of Harford County and Cecil County and are currently hiring for all shifts, including part-time, full-time, days, evenings and overnights.

Home Instead offers ALL employees:

  • Rewarding and fulfilling work helping others
  • Competitive wages up to $20 per hour
  • Bonus pay, holiday pay, travel time and overtime
  • Paid vacation time
  • Paid orientation with CPR certification
  • Nurse-supervised training in all aspects of client care
  • Continuing education with industry experts
  • Care professional uniform
  • Flexibility to your changing work needs
  • Ongoing, consistent client assignments
  • Live office support 24/7
  • On-site client-caregiver introductions
  • Employee recognition programs
  • Referral bonuses
  • Direct deposit
  • Streamlined onboarding process

Caregiver Responsibilities

The most important and rewarding responsibility you'll have as a Home Instead caregiver is to develop a meaningful relationship with your client. We keep seniors safe, comfortable and engaged at home with:

  • Companionship and conversation
  • Hands-on assistance with activities of daily living, including ambulation, bathing, dressing and toileting
  • Light housekeeping and meal preparation
  • Transportation for errands and appointments
  • Medication reminders
  • Specialized care like dementia and hospice support

To work for Home Instead, you must:

  • Demonstrate a passion for working with seniors with relevant caregiving experience
  • Be a good listener and have excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Pass a criminal background check, MVA check and drug screen
  • Provide references for your caregiving ability
  • Live in or adjacent to Harford and/or Cecil County
  • Possess a valid driver's license, reliable transportation and valid auto insurance
  • Maintain good physical health, with the ability to lift 25 lbs
  • Have current negative TB / PPD test (cannot be more than one year old)

Who is Home Instead?

Established more than 23 years ago, Home Instead is a family-owned, woman-operated office with an impeccable reputation in and around Harford County and Cecil County. While our mission is to enhance the lives of aging adults and their families, we put equal effort and attention into meeting the personal and professional needs of our many caregivers, without whom we would not be here.

To find out more about this fulfilling career opportunity, please visit our website at www.homeinstead.com/316 or call 410-420-7950 TODAY!

Each Home Instead franchise is independently owned and operated.

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