Caregiver On-Call Position

ComForCare; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 23,419 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Flexible schedule

Training & development

Bonus based on performance

Job summary

ComForCare in Livonia is hiring an On Call Caregiver responsible for providing on-call support to clients. The role includes maintaining a reliable form of transportation and being available for shifts from 6 AM to midnight.

Ideal candidates will have at least 2-3 years of personal care experience and reliable transportation. Initial pay is $17.00 per hour during a one-month probation period, with the potential for an increase to $18.00 afterwards.

Qualifications

• At least 2-3 years in a caregiver role, including personal care.
• Two or more strong professional references from past or current employment.
• Must be willing to travel.

Responsibilities

• Act as the on-call person for caregivers in cases of staff call offs.
• Maintain reliable transportation for client visits.
• Check-in daily at 6AM and Noon with the office.

Skills

Personal care experience

Reliability

Transportation

Team management

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Wellness resources
• Bonus based on performance
• Earned Wage Access (EWA)
• Referral incentives
• Safety equipment provided (PPE)
• Working Advantage Discount Program
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid orientation
• Paid training
• Free legal consultations
• Pharmacy discount card
• Virtual Concierge services
• Financial Wellness (FinFit) Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Auto and Home Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Accidental Injury Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance and more

Live your best life possible by helping others live theirs. Our caregivers are the heart and soul of what we do. At ComForCare, we like to celebrate successes and have fun while building meaningful relationships.

Join our team and be a part of a certified Great Place To Work.

Caregiver First Promise

• Treated with respect and dignity.
• Provided exceptional training on a regular and ongoing basis.
• Are never alone in the field - support is always available.
• Thoughtfully matched with clients that they are compatible with.

Caregiver On-Call Position

• On Call Caregiver will be officially designated as the on-call person to caregivers in cases of staff call offs or emergent needs, with direct supervision by the Office Manager and infrequent/emergent support from the rest of the administrative team. On Call Caregiver is the backbone of the leadership team and our mission value.
• During the designated on-call period (required 2 weekends a month or total 4 weekend days a month), On Call Caregiver is expected to be on standby for any and all infrequent call off surges, they would need to be committed to being covered by the On Call Caregiver. There is a potential for on-call shifts to cover weekdays as well.
• On Call Caregiver must always maintain a reliable form of transportation as travel to the clients is necessary.
• On Call Caregiver will be a vital player in an overall plan to have 24/7 call off coverage for the full week for the office, meaning he or she will operate in conjunction with administration to assure full week coverage. On Call Caregiver is the key support for providing our clients reliable care outside office hours.
• All personnel will directly report to the Office Manager on topics of scheduling and may act as delegates for other scheduling tasks.
• On Call Caregiver will be eligible for a bi-weekly bonus to be determined at owners discretion.
• On Call Caregiver will take an active contributing role with management on all other personnel topics, such as record keeping of shift incidents, nomination for employee raises, training, process improvement, etc.
• Ideal candidates should demonstrate a strong track record of devotion to caring for others, effectively and reliably. This is vital, as On Call Caregiver must maintain a status as an acceptable fill-in caregiver for all clientele, with rare exception.
• To adequately provide on call, caregivers MUST be able to work in all available environments (including facilities) with few restrictions (dogs, cats, smokers, driver, distance). Including clients in need of care including transfers, incontinence care, medical equipment, etc.
• On Call Caregiver must be available for any shift on that day between 6AM and midnight.
• On Call Caregiver needs to text or call the On Call phone at 6am and Noon on that day to check in.
• If the On Call Caregiver is sick or has any other conflict, they must call in advance just as they would for a normal shift according to our Attendance Policy.
• If the caregiver is assigned a shift, they will still get paid the stipend for the On Call pay plus getting paid for the shift.
• Note that On Call pay does not count as hours worked for overtime purposes and is not affected by holiday multipliers.

Requirements

• At least 2-3 years in a caregiver role, including personal care.
• Two or more strong professional references from past or current employment.
• Must be willing to travel.
• Reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, a clean driving record, and ability to commit to being on-call for immediate emergency deployment for any client within Western Wayne and Downriver counties.
• Experience in supervisory role a strong plus.
• Proven track record of team management, building and development a strong plus.

Caregiver Plus One Month Probation

The caregiver in this position must be able to go to every client, and also must be able to be scheduled for on-call shifts. Reliability is key with this position. Therefore, there is a one-month trial to show reliability with all clients and on-call scheduling. The pay rate for this one-month period is $17.00 per hour. After this month, there is an evaluation. If the caregiver passes, the pay rate goes up to $18.00.