Care Professionals- Where Compassion Meets Purpose.
Are you ready to make a real difference in someone's life — and feel valued while doing it?
At HI Southern Alaska, Inc. d.b.a Home Instead®, we're looking for compassionate, dependable Care Professionals to providenon-medical support that helps aging adults live happy and independent lives in the place they love most: their home.
Whether you've spent years caring for others or are just stepping into this role professionally, there's a place for you at Home Instead. We value the compassion,wisdom, and perspective that experienced Care Pros bring to every home and every client. Your life experience is your strength — and it's exactly what we're looking for.
There's a Place for You at Home Instead
Whether you've spent a lifetime caring for others or are just beginning your journey as a professional caregiver, we invite you to join our team. At Home Instead, your compassion, wisdom, and life experience are your greatest strengths — and exactly what we're looking for.
We believe great care starts with great people.
That's why we're guided by core values that shape the way we support our clients and each other every day:
Core Values:
- Have a Servant's Heart
Approach each day with kindness, humility, and a genuine desire to help others. - Be Cheerful and Outgoing
Bring positive energy into every home — a smile and warm presence can make all the difference. - Embrace Lifelong Learning
Stay open to growth, new skills, and better ways to serve those in your care. - Be Dependable
Show up with reliability and consistency — our clients and team count on you.
Starting Pay:$21.00 per hour. We offer boosted pay for weekend shifts and for providing care to couples — your time and effort matter.Additionally, wages are reviewed at 90 days and then annually, for more earning potential.
Benefits:
Paid Orientation (2 Days) - We pay you to get ready for success!
Paid Annual Training- Training That Pays — Because Your Time Matters.
Paid Time Off- Your Hard Work = Paid Time to Recharge.
Daily Performance Rewards- Get rewarded for showing up, clocking in/out on time, weekly surveys and communicating with other Care Pros for fulfilling engagement.
Unlimited Care Pro Referral Program- Spread the word and get rewarded! With our Unlimited Referral Program, there's no cap on your earnings — Anyone you know — friends, family, neighbors — it's your call! Once your referral is hired and works 100 hours you receive a bonus. Get paid for every successful referral. Join now and earn, because great people know great people, and we believe in rewarding that connection.
Health Insurance- Your health, your plan, your peace of mind. For qualifying employees.
401(k)- By contributing to a 401(k), you're building financial security for the future, ensuring you have money set aside for retirement. For qualifying employees.
Schedule Options:
- Shifts are scheduled based on your availability and desired hours. You may work with multiple clients. Each shift is a minimum of 4 hours.
- During your interview, we'll chat about your preferred work times. Since we provide care 24/7/365, we'll match you with clients based on what works best for you, withing your provided availability.
Essential Job Requirements:
- CPR and First Aid certification are mandatory, but we'll offer the training if you need it.
- Candidates must also complete pre-employment drug and Tuberculosis screenings.
- Valid driver's license or state ID required.
- Maintain valid auto insurance since driving is part of the job.
- Committed to treating clients and their homes with the utmost dignity, respect, and care.
- Comfortable using technology, including cell phones, tablets and mobile apps.
- Physically able to lift, push, or pull up to 25 pounds and able to bend, twist, stoop, kneel, and reach as needed to provide quality care.
- Comfortable working in a variety of home environments, which may occasionally include exposure to common household elements.
Primary Responsibilities
As a Care Professional with Home Instead®, you'll play a key role in enhancing the lives of aging adults — all while reflecting the core values of our locally owned and operated franchise. Your day-to-day may include:
Creating a Positive Home Environment
- Contribute to a warm, supportive atmosphere that improves each client's quality of life
- Document daily activities and report any notable changes in a client's condition or needs
- Maintain open and regular communication with your supervisor and office team
Companionship & Home Helper Services
- Offer meaningful companionship and friendly conversation
- Assist with walking or mobility stabilization
- Prepare meals and clean up after mealtime
- Provide reminders for medications and appointments
- Perform light housekeeping tasks (dusting, vacuuming, bed-making, laundry, cleaning bathrooms/kitchens, etc.)
- Run errands or accompany clients to appointments
Personal Care Assistance
- Help with bathing, grooming, and hygiene routines
- Assist with toileting and incontinence care
Specialized Care Services (as needed)
- Provide support for individuals living with dementia
- Offer comfort-focused care for clients receiving hospice services
Secondary Responsibilities:
- Complete all required training through our user-friendly online learning platform to keep your skills sharp and up to date.
- Join company-sponsored training sessions and social events, including Care Pro meetings, to connect and grow with the team.
- Accurately report your hours following office guidelines and promptly communicate any changes in your availability.
- Keep detailed notes by documenting client related information in the Client Journal.
- Occasionally assist clients with errands/appointments. This could include providing transportation (using your vehicle or theirs) when needed.
- Take on other reasonable tasks as assigned to support our mission and clients.
Work Location:
- On-site, providing hands-on, in-person care right where the client calls home and feels most comfortable.
At Home Instead, you're more than an employee — you are part of a mission to bring comfort, care, and connection to the place people love most: home. Join us and make a genuine difference, every day.