HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS
Helping care for younger siblings or other family members may have prepared
you for a career as a caregiver
HOME INSTEAD SENIOR CARE gives older people the help
they need to age in their own homes instead of a nursing
home. The company has 150 caregivers in Northwest
Arkansas and is always looking to grow its team.
“Our caregivers do everything a family member would do,”
explains Carey Lingenfelter, managing partner. “That includes
things like providing companionship, cooking, housekeeping,
running errands and medication reminders. Those may seem
like little things, but a caregiver can make a big difference in
someone’s life.”
The company is a good
fit if you’re interested in
healthcare or family and
consumer sciences. “We
want to be your first job,”
Lingenfelter says. “Our
services are a fantastic entry
point to the workforce, and
we want to help you build a
great career.”
Home Instead Senior Care
believes in caring for its
employees like they care
for their clients. All Home
Instead caregivers receive
state-certified training in
behavioral and dietary
management and learn how
to help seniors with needs
like bathing and grooming.
“That training can really
help you build your résumé,
whether it’s for college applications or a future job in
healthcare,” Lingenfelter says.
Becoming a certified nursing assistant could also help build
your career at Home Instead. “You don’t have to be a CNA
to work here, but it’s something we like to see because it
can help you reach your future career goals, especially if
you’re interested in becoming a nurse, medical technician or
advancing within the company,” Lingenfelter explains. “We
offer sponsorships to help some of our team members get
their CNA license.”
At Home Instead Senior Care you’re part of the largest
senior care organization in the world with more than 1,000
franchise offices in the U.S. and 11 global markets. The
Northwest Arkansas office serves Benton, Washington,
Madison and Carroll counties.
Caregivers enjoy competitive pay and flexible schedules.
“We have four different shifts available – morning, afternoon,
evening and overnight – so you can work around school or
family needs. You also have the option of working full-time or
part-time,” Lingenfelter says.
To be a caregiver, you need to
have a genuine desire to help
people, be compassionate,
respectful and manage your
time wisely. You should also
have a professional appearance,
communicate clearly and
pay attention to details. “Our
caregivers must understand and
share information from doctors
or social workers with the client’s
family,” Lingenfelter explains. “We
offer training to help you do that.”
Caregivers must be at least 18
years old and pass an extensive
background check and drug
test. You also need to have a
good driving record and reliable
transportation. “Our clients rely
on our caregivers each day. They
place a great amount of trust in
us, and we return that by treating
every client and their home with
dignity and respect,” Lingenfelter explains.
In return, Home Instead caregivers receive something not
every career can offer – a sense of personal fulfillment.
“Helping someone stay in their own home is incredibly
rewarding,” Lingenfelter says. “It’s about building personal
relationships while growing as a professional.”
For more information about careers, visit Home Instead
Senior Care online or scan the code.
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