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Empty Nester Jobs in Georgia (NOW HIRING)

Forklift Operator 2nd Shift

Smyrna, GA

$17 - $20/hr

Keep docks clean, removing any empty trays and pallets. * Offloads any ingredients or other ... Checks for proper nesting of trays. * Performs M.B. and GSF pull and push up. * Always keep entire ...

Forklift Operator 3rd Shift

Smyrna, GA

$17 - $20/hr

Keep docks clean, removing any empty trays and pallets. * Offloads any ingredients or other ... Checks for proper nesting of trays. * Performs M.B. and GSF pull and push up. * Always keep entire ...

Empty Nester information

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How much do empty nester jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for empty nester in Georgia is $11.95, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $10.14 and $13.17 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an empty nester job?

An Empty Nester job typically refers to part-time or flexible work taken on by parents whose children have moved out. These roles vary widely, including consulting, freelance work, volunteering, or pursuing a new career. Many Empty Nesters seek jobs for financial stability, personal fulfillment, or to stay active. Common industries include education, hospitality, and remote work. The key is finding a role that aligns with skills, interests, and desired work-life balance.

What is the difference between Empty Nester vs Childcare Provider?

AspectEmpty NesterChildcare Provider
Required CredentialsNone specific, often high school diploma or equivalentCPR certification, background checks, early childhood education credentials
Work EnvironmentHome or personal space, flexible hoursChildcare centers, homes, or schools, structured hours
Industry UsagePersonal life stage, not industry-specificChildcare industry, education, or health services

Empty Nesters are individuals whose children have grown and left home, often seeking flexible or part-time work. Childcare Providers work directly with children, requiring specific certifications and working in structured environments. While both roles may involve caring for others, their credentials, work settings, and industry focus differ significantly.

What is an empty nester?

Empty nesters are parents whose children have grown up and moved out of the family home, often to attend college or start their own independent lives. This stage is typically experienced by middle-aged or older adults who find themselves with more free time and fewer daily parenting responsibilities. For many, becoming an empty nester can be both a time of adjustment and an opportunity for personal growth, travel, or pursuing new interests. Some may experience feelings of loneliness or loss, while others embrace the newfound freedom to focus on themselves and their partner.
What cities in Georgia are hiring for Empty Nester jobs? Cities in Georgia with the most Empty Nester job openings:
Infographic showing various Empty Nester job openings in Georgia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 50% Full Time, and 50% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $24,862 per year, or $12 per hour.

Caregiver (Indeed Optimized) - 2023

Home Instead

Hinesville, GA • On-site

$13 - $16.50/hr

Full-time, Part-time

Re-posted 7 days ago


Home Instead rating

5.5

Company rating: 5.5 out of 10

Based on 389 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

165th of 239 rated social care providers


Job description

Introduction
Home Instead is the leading provider of home care in Hinesville. "To us, it's Personal." Our clients love us and we love them, and we understand that the heart of our company is our caregivers.
Our Culture
At Home Instead Hinesville, you will be more than just a Caregiver. You will be a Care Professional (CarePro). We strive to honor and respect every CarePro for their unique gifts. We have a thorough training program to prepare you for your assignments, a recognition program to ensure you get the credit you deserve, and competitive pay & benefits so you or your family can be supported from your efforts.
Typical Shift
Your shift will start with traveling to the home of your assigned client. Client needs vary, so we match Care Professionals' skills to the clients' needs. You may be asked to do light housekeeping, companionship, outings, medical appointments, showers, toileting, medication reminders, dressing, grooming, oral care, escorting, transferring, or any other ADL or IADL according to the client's needs. You will NOT be asked to do skilled nursing tasks like administering medications, injections, wound care, or therapy.
Candidate Profiles
Successful Care Professionals come from various backgrounds and skill levels including:
  • Experienced caregivers
  • People with caring hearts without caregiving experience
  • Caregivers or CNAs who enjoy assisted living, or skilled nursing but want a change from a facility.
  • Home health, hospice, or home care aids
  • New CNA graduates
  • Recent high school graduates
  • Empty nesters seeking a service-oriented part-time job
  • Stay-at-home parents wanting flexible daytime hours
  • Students
  • Future nurses
  • Retirees

Schedules Available
  • Full-time
  • Part-time

Days
  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekend availability
  • Weekends only
  • No weekends
  • Holidays

Shifts
  • Days
  • Mornings
  • Afternoons
  • Evenings
  • Overnight
  • Holidays
  • After school

Position Information
Title:Caregiver (Indeed Optimized) - 2023ID:1026
Please note that this is the job board for the franchise office located at 500 North Main Street, Hinesville, GA 31313. Each Home Instead franchise is independently owned and operated. To find a franchise near you, please visit the Careers page.
For job related questions please call the franchise office at 912-332-1554.

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About Home Instead

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Home Instead is the world’s largest home care franchise network and the flagship home care brand of Honor. Together, Honor and the Home Instead network delivers better jobs for Care Professionals, better home care for aging adults, and entirely new offerings to support the aging journey. With over two decades of experience caring for seniors and their families, the Home Instead network has developed unique tools and ways of working that create meaningful impact. - Personalized Care Plans - Extensive Care Pro Training - Innovative Technology - Relationship Building

Industry

Health care and social assistance, individual, family and community social assistance, fitness and sports centers and home health care services

Company size

201 - 500 Employees

Headquarters location

Omaha, NE, US

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