Careers
Caregiver
Buffalo, NY
Care and compassion are at the heart of what we do and at Home Instead, caring is our passion. And it starts with our Care Professionals! When you join our team, you will be working for the company who first introduced senior home care to the world.
Why Choose Home Instead?
You can engage in meaningful work where your comfort and care make a difference and your compassion brings joy and support to those who need it most. You will be doing basic tasks for people who may struggle or can no longer do these everyday chores. Your help provides relief and reassurance 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.
Who makes a successful senior caregiver?
Are you friendly, a good listener, helpful, reliable and have a can-do attitude? Would you like to join in activities & conversation to keep our clients engaged? Do you want to create a positive environment to enhance the quality of life for our clients? If you want to end your day with your client happier than when you started, you may be the perfect caregiver for Home Instead!
Caregiver responsibilities include helping seniors thrive from the comfort of their home.
- Provide companionship and conversation
- Assist or supervise with self-care skills
- Complete light housekeeping and meal preparation
- Offer medication reminders
- Occasional transportation to appointments, errands and activities
Pay & Benefits
- Pay range between $18.10 - $19.05 to start
- Pay differential based on shifts and client needs
- Time & a half pay for company holidays
- Mileage reimbursement
- Consistent shift schedules
- Opportunities to pick up shifts
- No certification needed
- Annual Performance Reviews
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Time Off after one year
- Retirement plan with matching company contribution starting immediately
- Paid new hire & other training opportunities
- Free & confidential employee assistance support program 24/7/365
- Caregiver celebration & appreciation events
- Company recognition for providing outstanding care & a job well done!
We have clients throughout Western New York from Grand Island to East Aurora. Daytime, evening & overnight shift options available:
- 4 and 8 hour daytime/evening shifts
- 10-12 hour overnight shifts
If you are compassionate, kind-hearted and want to have a meaningful impact for our seniors and their families, this may be the perfect job for you. We are expanding our team and looking for dedicated caregivers to join us. Become part of a team where your passion meets purpose!