Home Instead of Rhode Island

Home Instead of Rhode Island

·16 days ago

Home health aide - caregiver

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Location

onsite, Warwick, RI, United States

Salary

$34k – $38k/yr

Commitment

Part Time

Level

Junior (<2 years)

Required skills

CompanionshipEmotional supportMeal preparationLight housekeepingMedication remindersTransportationCommunicationInterpersonal skillsSafety promotionPatient care

Job Description

Join Rhode Island’s #1 Top Workplace for 2025 & 2026!

Make a Difference Today. Build Your Healthcare Career Tomorrow.

Start Your Caregiving Career at $17–$19/Hour!

Have a passion for helping others? Looking for a rewarding job where you can make a real difference while building valuable skills for the future? We’re hiring compassionate, dependable individuals to become Caregivers and provide personalized, one-on-one support to older adults in the comfort of their own homes. No previous caregiving experience is required—we’ll help you get started!

Even better, active Home Instead Caregivers have the opportunity to attend our CNA Training School and take the next step toward becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant.

Proudly recognized as Rhode Island’s #1 Top Workplace for 2025 & 2026!

WHAT WE OFFER

  • $17–$19 per hour, based on availability, experience, driving radius, and restrictions
  • Weekend pay differentials available
  • Part-time employment
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Opportunity to attend CNA Training School
  • Pay increase after obtaining your CNA license
  • Mileage and Fuel reimbursements
  • Paid time off and paid sick time
  • Health insurance plans for eligible employees
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Employee rewards program

MORE THAN A JOB—A CHANCE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE

As a Home Instead Caregiver, you’ll help older adults remain safe, comfortable, and independent in the place they call home. Your responsibilities may include:

  • Providing companionship and emotional support
  • Assisting with meal preparation and light housekeeping
  • Offering medication reminders
  • Accompanying clients to appointments, errands, and social outings
  • Promoting safety, comfort, dignity, and independence

We thoughtfully match Caregivers with clients based on their needs, your skills, and your location. We prefer candidates who live within approximately 15 miles of their potential clients.

WHAT YOU NEED

  • Be at least 18 years old
  • Valid driver’s license and a registered, insured vehicle
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 25 pounds
  • Willingness to complete required background checks, drug screening, and BCI check
  • Willingness to transport your client for appointment and errands as needed

WHY HOME INSTEAD?

At Home Instead, we believe exceptional care starts with people who feel valued and supported. We’re proud to be recognized as Rhode Island’s #1 Top Workplace for 2025 and 2026, and we’re committed to helping our Care Professionals make a difference while building meaningful careers. Whether you’re exploring healthcare for the first time or looking for a new direction, this is an opportunity to gain experience, develop your skills, and make a positive impact on someone’s life.

YOUR PATHWAY TO BECOMING A CNA!

Start as a Caregiver. Grow into a CNA. Build your future with Home Instead! We offer an opportunity for active Caregivers to attend our CNA Training School and develop the skills needed to advance their healthcare careers. Here’s how the program works:

  • Classroom training: 80 hours over approximately 6–8 weeks
  • Schedule: Mondays and Wednesdays, 9:00 AM–5:30 PM
  • Clinical training: 40 hours at a local healthcare facility, typically completed in one week
  • Experienced instruction: Learn from a Registered Nurse
  • Training support: Includes CPR training and assistance with state applications and testing requirements
  • Career advancement: A pay increase upon obtaining your Rhode Island CNA license

Join a team that values compassion, celebrates growth, and helps you take the next step toward your future in healthcare.

Ready to join the team?

Apply now