Careers

Caregiver

Buffalo, NY

Introduction

Home Instead is the leading home care provider in the greater Buffalo, NY, area. We’ve earned 4.7 stars on Google because “To us, it’s Personal.” Our clients love us, and we love them, and we understand that the heart of our company is our caregivers.

Our Culture

At Home Instead Buffalo, NY, you will be more than just a Caregiver. You will be a Care Professional (CarePro). We strive to honor and respect every CarePro for their unique gifts. We have a thorough training program to prepare you for your assignments, a recognition program to ensure you get the credit you deserve, and competitive pay & benefits so your efforts can support you or your family.

Typical Shift

Your shift will start with traveling to the home of your assigned client. Client needs vary, so we match Care Professionals’ skills to the client's needs. You may be asked to do light housekeeping, companionship, outings, medical appointments, supervise showers, supervise toileting, medication reminders, dressing, grooming, escorting, or any other assistance according to their service plan. You will NOT be asked to do skilled nursing tasks like administering medications, injections, wound care, or therapy.

Candidate Profiles

Successful Care Professionals come from various backgrounds and skill levels including:

  • Experienced caregivers.
  • People with caring hearts without caregiving experience.
  • Caregivers or CNAs who enjoy assisted living or skilled nursing but want a change from a facility.
  • Home health, hospice, or home care aids.
  • New CNA graduates.
  • Empty nesters are seeking a service-oriented part-time job.
  • Stay-at-home parents wanting flexible daytime hours.
  • Students.
  • Future nurses or social workers.
  • Retirees.

Pay

  • Starting at $17.55 / hour
  • Differential pay based on shifts and client needs.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Retirement

Schedules Available

  • Full-time
  • Part-time

Days

  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekend availability
  • Weekends only
  • Holidays

Shifts

  • Days
  • Mornings
  • Afternoons
  • Evenings
  • Overnight
  • Holidays

Other

  • Flexible scheduling
  • Overtime
  • Holiday pay

Locations

  • Buffalo
  • Amherst
  • East Amherst
  • Williamsville
  • Clarence
  • Kenmore-Tonawanda
  • Cheektowaga
  • West Seneca
  • Grand Island
  • Lancaster

Requirements

  • Authorized to work in the United States
  • Minimum 19 years old
  • Ability to communicate effectively with clients
  • Reliable transportation with proof of registration and insurance
  • Ability to lift 25 lbs or more
Home Instead
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