Loved the seniors, dissatisfied with the company - Caregiver/Companion Home Instead Employee Review

2.0
Sep 11, 2017
Recommend
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Pros

The best part of this job is hands down the clients. I was only with them a short time but it was difficult not to get attached.

Cons

The pay, even at part time, wasnt nearly enough to compensate for some of the stuff you're asked to do. They make you well aware of the pay before starting but after sitting in a facility for 8 hours with no lunch time or break it hit it's not enough to help with bills. 30 hrs of work was well less than 300 bucks. Also, you can't change your availability for the first 90 days or ask off for the first 30. That makes it near impossible to schedule appts for yourself or your kids during that time.

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5.0
Jun 3, 2026
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Pros

Best Home Health company. They really care about their employees. They go the extra mile not just for all clients, but all the employees also. I highly recommend them for employment as well as home Health care for your family members.

Cons

The pay is on the lower end if you are not a Tier 3 or 4 level expertise. However, it is not a problem. They will train Tier 1 & 2 employees to level up to Tier 3 and 4.

1.0
Jun 12, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Matched clients with same interests

Cons

Not good scheduling manager HR lied When they said $1 per mile when transporting clients, they did NOT reimburse at that rate Payroll/paystubs unclear to intentionally confuse caregivers CarePros who have been loyal to the company have been shat on with lower wages than new-hire employees. They allow clients to be racially biased and hateful towards their caregivers NO BENEFITS and things they advertise are not true! No real flexible schedule that they promote and promise in the job ads NO policy written for things that are unclear for example being on call phones are not provided and time is not paid for unless actively providing cares Management will tell lies to the families about why you don't want to be with a certain client every day of every week and will blame it on them being a difficult client when communicating to the family when in reality schedules and availability with classes does not align. Even with proper notice, the scheduling manager will have attitude and try to convince you that you are the one with the problem even though she does not care to take the time to fully understand each persons preferences or availabilities.

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