After-Hours Emergency Backup Caregiver – Nights & Weekends

Seniors Choosing to Live at Home; New Bern (NC); Sur place; USD 22 000 - 25 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Seniors Choosing to Live at Home is seeking a reliable, compassionate, and experienced caregiver to join our team as an After-Hours Emergency Backup Caregiver. This unique role provides guaranteed standby pay and hourly caregiving wages for non-medical in-home support.

Responsibilities include remaining available during evenings and weekends, responding quickly to on-call requests, and delivering compassionate care in Members' homes.

Qualifications

• Previous professional caregiving experience preferred.
• CNA or PCA experience strongly preferred.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to pass required background checks and onboarding requirements.
• Excellent communication skills and a professional attitude.
• Strong dependability and willingness to assist with unexpected staffing needs.
• Ability to work independently in Members' homes.

Responsabilités

• Remain available during assigned evening, overnight, and weekend standby periods.
• Respond promptly when contacted by on-call scheduler.
• Report to a Member's home when emergency coverage is needed.
• Provide compassionate, professional, non-medical caregiving services.
• Assist Members with personal care, companionship, meal prep, mobility, and daily living activities.
• Follow individualized care plans and company policies.
• Maintain accurate documentation of services provided.
• Communicate professionally with office management regarding assignments and availability.

Connaissances

Caregiving experience

CNA or PCA

Driver's license

Background checks required

Communication skills

Reliability

Independent work

Description du poste

Seniors Choosing to Live at Home is seeking a reliable, compassionate, and experienced caregiver to join our team as an After-Hours Emergency Backup Caregiver.

This unique position is designed for someone who wants to earn guaranteed additional income simply by being available to assist when unexpected caregiving needs arise.

Our Emergency Backup Caregiver will serve as a dependable resource when a regularly scheduled caregiver calls out, an emergency shift needs coverage, or a Member requires last-minute assistance.

This is NOT an office on-call or scheduling position. You will not be responsible for answering company phones, managing schedules, or finding replacement caregivers.

Responsibilities

• Remain available during assigned evening, overnight, and weekend standby periods.

• Respond promptly when contacted by our designated on-call scheduler.

• Report to a Member's home when emergency coverage is needed.

• Provide compassionate, professional, non-medical caregiving services.

• Assist Members with personal care, companionship, meal preparation, mobility assistance, and activities of daily living.

• Follow individualized care plans and company policies.

• Maintain accurate documentation of services provided.

• Communicate professionally with office management regarding assignments and availability.

Compensation

We recognize the importance of having dependable caregivers available when unexpected needs arise. For that reason, this position offers guaranteed standby compensation in addition to hourly wages.

• $50 per assigned weeknight for standby availability, even if you are not called in.

• $16.00–$18.00 per hour for actual caregiving assignments.

• Additional compensation for weekend standby periods, based on the assigned schedule.

• Overtime compensation when applicable.

• Opportunity to earn additional income through emergency caregiving assignments.

Schedule & Availability

This position requires availability during designated evenings, overnight hours, and weekends.

Candidates must be able to:

• Commit to a predetermined standby schedule.

• Respond to emergency coverage requests within 5 minutes.

• Generally arrive at an assigned Member's home within 45minutes when needed.

• Maintain reliable transportation and a working telephone.

• Remain available and fit for duty throughout assigned standby periods.

Employees may remain at home and engage in personal activities while on standby, provided they can meet the position's availability requirements.

Actual caregiving hours will vary depending on staffing needs.

Qualifications

• Previous professional caregiving experience preferred.

• CNA or PCA experience strongly preferred.

• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

• Ability to pass required background checks and complete onboarding requirements.

• Excellent communication skills and a professional attitude.

• Strong dependability and willingness to assist with unexpected staffing needs.

• Ability to work independently in Members' homes.

Why Join Seniors Choosing to Live at Home?

For 20 years, Seniors Choosing to Live at Home has proudly provided compassionate, dependable home care services to families throughout North Carolina.

We understand that exceptional care depends on exceptional caregivers. This position offers a unique opportunity to earn guaranteed standby compensation while providing meaningful assistance when our Members need it most.