Home Instead - Weekend Caregiver Jobs in Austin TX - Part Time

Home Instead is one of the largest home care company in the world.  Since 1994, they have been caring for the elderly clients in their own homes. They need part time caregivers for weekend shifts at their Austin office specifically. If your weekdays are busy with another job or college but you want to work on Saturdays and Sundays, this fits that perfectly.
Care work on weekends pays well and is in high demand. There are many family members who care for elderly relatives during the week who need a reliable person to step in over the weekend. You'll be that person for your assigned clients.

Job Responsiblity

• Help elderly clients with personal care — washing, dressing, and grooming
• Prepare and serve meals on Saturday and Sunday
• Do light housekeeping tasks the client cannot manage on their own
• Provide company and conversation — many elderly people are isolated on weekends
• Give medication reminders at the right times
• Drive clients to church, family visits, or errands if needed
• Keep a simple log of how the client is doing over the weekend
• Report anything unusual to your Home Instead coordinator straight away

Pay and Hours

• $14.00 – $16.50 per hour
• Part time: Saturday and Sunday shifts
• Shift lengths vary from 4 hours to full day depending on client needs
• Consistent weekend schedule so you can plan your week around it
• Weekly pay

What Home Instead Offers

• Flexible weekend only schedule
• Weekly pay
• Paid training and orientation
• Consistent client assignments so you build a real relationship with who you care for
• Health benefits available for those who work enough qualifying hours
• Opportunity to move into full time hours if you want more work later

About Home Instead

Home Instead was founded in 1994 in Omaha, Nebraska. They now operate in more than 1,200 locations across the United States and in 14 other countries. Their Austin office serves elderly clients across the city and surrounding Travis County area. They are one of the most trusted names in senior home care in the US.

Some Common Questions and Answers:

Do I have to work every single weekend without exception?

Home Instead prefers consistency for their clients. That said, they know people need time off sometimes. If you require a weekend off please inform your coordinator as far in advance as possible.

Can weekend work lead to full time hours?

Yes.  Many Home Instead caregivers start on weekends and transition to full time schedules once they are settled. If you want more hours, ask your co-ordinator.

Will I always work with the same clients on weekends?

Home Instead tries hard to keep consistent caregiver-client matches. Weekend clients especially benefit from seeing the same familiar face every week.