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Find fulfillment through a career as a senior home CAREGiver 

When you need in-home care in the Thousand Oaks, CA area, look to Home Instead® to deliver the excellence and compassion you deserve. We are part of one of the most highly regarded home care companies in the United States, backed by more than 20 years of experience.

We highly value our CAREGivers, and that’s why we asked CAREGiver℠ Christie to tell you what it can be like to work with Home Instead®.

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Hear from Christie

CAREGiver Profile

Home Instead Caregiver stands smiling in front of senior woman in bed

My caregiving skills:

  • Being a positive force in someone's life
  • Assisting with bathing & hygiene
  • Helping with activities of daily living
  • Preparing meals and snacks
  • Performing light household tasks
  • Listening and chatting
  • Assisting with transportation needs

My Favorite Part of the Job

I love so many things about my career as a Home Instead CAREGiver! My favorite thing is knowing what I’m supposed to be doing and really making a difference in a senior’s life with each shift.

Senior Care CAREGiving Q&A

FAQs

A: I make scheduled visits to seniors’ homes to provide companionship and help them with everyday tasks. Sometimes that means going to their family home, and other times it means serving them in a care facility.
A: Every day is different, and I love that variety! One day I might be cooking lunch and playing cards with a client, and the next day I may be helping a different client. No matter what tasks I’m performing, I leave each shift with a deep sense of accomplishment.
A: That’s easy! Home Instead doesn’t require previous caregiving experience. Their training program is so thorough that I learned everything I needed to know to provide confident care right away. All I had to bring to my interview was a compassionate heart.