Home Care Caregiver (Yes, the Kind That Actually Shows Up)

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Sunlight Senior Care - Des Moines

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

West Des Moines, Iowa

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Provide personal care assistance including bathing, dressing, and grooming, while also managing meal preparation and light housekeeping. Act as a companion to clients by providing emotional support and medication reminders.

Qualifications

We are seeking compassionate individuals to provide home care assistance, including personal care, meal preparation, and companionship. A high school diploma, valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and the ability to pass a background check are required. CPR/First Aid certification is a plus, but a willingness to obtain it is acceptable.

Job Description

About Sunlight Cares: We're a home care agency that takes seriously the idea that people deserve to age with dignity, laughter, and someone who genuinely gives a damn. We're not a faceless staffing warehouse. We're a team that knows our clients by name, knows their stories, and shows up — literally — when it matters most.

What You'll Do: Help real humans with real lives. That means assisting with personal care (bathing, dressing, grooming), preparing meals, light housekeeping, medication reminders, and — maybe most importantly — being someone worth talking to. Sometimes the best thing you'll do all day is sit with someone and actually listen.

We Need Someone Who:

  • Shows up. On time. Every time. (We know life happens — but chronically "forgetting" shifts is a hard no.)
  • Has a warm heart and steady hands
  • Treats every client like they're your favorite grandparent — because to someone, they are
  • Can handle the unexpected without melting down
  • Is professional enough to represent Sunlight but real enough to laugh at a bad joke

What We Offer:

  • Competitive pay
  • Flexible scheduling (full-time and part-time available)
  • A team that actually has your back
  • The kind of work that matters at the end of the day

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
  • Ability to pass a background check
  • CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to get it)
  • A genuine desire to help people — not just a box to check on an application

Honest Warning: This job is not glamorous. It is, however, meaningful in ways most jobs will never be. If that speaks to you, we want to hear from you.

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Sunlight Senior Care - Des Moines

In-Home Care is one of the fastest-growing services that make staying in your own home a reality. Whether you are a senior or someone seeking assistance due to a disability, having someone you can trust to help you maintain your independence can be life-changing. Well, look no further than Sunlight Senior Care! We have professional and dependable caregivers who can help you with daily tasks, companionship, home safety, and more! A full care-continuum, in the broadest sense, is what we do.
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