Careers
Caregiver
Buffalo, NY
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of seniors? Do you want to work for a company that has earned 4.7 stars on Google due to our high standards of care and commitment to our clients and staff? If so, Home Instead is the place for you! We are the leading home care provider helping families keep their senior loved ones at home in Western New York.
Why Choose Home Instead?
You can make a real difference in the life of our clients as well as their families. Your companionship is at the heart of what we do. You will be doing necessary tasks for people who may struggle or can no longer do these everyday chores. Your care provides comfort & relief for our client’s families. Your work truly makes a difference and may be the only reason our clients get to stay in their home. It is immensely rewarding.
We continue to grow and expand. New daytime, evening & overnight shift options now available:
- 4 and 8 hour daytime/evening shifts
- 8-12 hour overnight shifts
- Early morning shifts starting as early as 6am
We now have clients throughout Western New York, including expanding further south into Orchard Park and East Aurora.
This role may be perfect for you if:
• You want to create a positive and caring environment to enhance the quality of life for our clients
• You are compassionate and treat others and their property with dignity and respect
• You thrive in a fun, friendly, team-oriented work environment
• You are dedicated, reliable, and able to commit to shift assignments
• You have flexibility in your work hours, including holidays and weekends.
• You have a reliable personal vehicle and are comfortable driving your clients
• You are looking for part time or full time hours
Who makes a successful Caregiver:
• Experienced caregivers
• People who were caregivers for family or friends
• Retirees or empty-nesters seeking a part-time job focused on caring for people
• PCAs, HHAs or CNAs who are ready for a change to companion care.
• Experienced caregivers who are ready to leave a facility and work one-on-one with people at home
• People who want to have a job with meaning and personal satisfaction by helping others
As a Caregiver at Home Instead, you role will:
• Provide companionship to our clients so no license or certification is needed
• Engage in meaningful & lively conversations
• Assist with light housekeeping tasks such as laundry and washing dishes
• Prepare delicious and nutritious meals
• Offer reminders for medications and appointments
• Close supervision for assisting with self-care skills
• Offer transportation to appointments and social outings
• Provide specialized care, including Alzheimer’s support
• Document daily activities
• Maintain open communication with office staff regarding changes in a client’s needs or living conditions
Pay & Benefits
• Pay range between $18.10 - $19.05
• Differential pay based on shifts and client needs
• Competitive base salary with opportunities for additional pay based on your client schedule
• Holidays are paid at a rate of time & a half
• Mileage reimbursement
• Consistent flexible scheduling
• Annual Performance Reviews
• Paid Time off after one year based on minimum hours worked annually
• Paid Sick Leave
• Retirement plan with matching company contribution
• Paid training opportunities
• Company recognition for providing outstanding care & a job well done!
At Home Instead, our clients love us, and we love them, and we understand that the heart of our company is our compassionate Caregivers. We’re expanding our team and looking for dedicated individuals to join us. We hope you will join us today!