Part-Time Caregiver — Ames & Boone

Job overview

The Part-Time Caregiver role is onsite serving Ames, Boone, and surrounding communities in Iowa. The posting lists a starting wage of $17 per hour, with an additional weekend shift premium. Home Instead supports older adults in remaining safe, independent, and comfortable at home. Caregivers provide assistance according to each client’s care plan, including personal care, mobility support, meal preparation, light housekeeping, transportation, and companionship. The role helps clients maintain daily routines and remain at home while providing one-on-one support and meaningful engagement.

What you'll do

• Provide personal care assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting
• support mobility and daily routines
• prepare meals and perform light housekeeping
• transport clients to appointments or errands
• provide companionship and meaningful engagement, according to the client’s care plan.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

caregiver

part-time

ames ia

boone ia

home instead

older adult care

personal care

companionship

meal preparation

light housekeeping

transportation

morning shift 8:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

afternoon shift 12:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m.

evening shift 5:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Starting wage of $17 per hour
• additional weekend shift premium
• annual performance appraisals
• paid orientation and ongoing training
• vacation pay
• health insurance and 401(k) with company match, subject to eligibility
• opportunities for additional hours
• 24/7 on-call support.

Why this role

Part-time shifts are available in morning (8:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.), afternoon (12:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m.), and evening (5:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.) schedules. Paid orientation and ongoing training are provided; caregiving experience or a passion for helping older adults is welcomed.

About the employer

Home Instead - Ames is hiring for this role. Industry: Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities. Sector: 62.