Caregiver/PCA | $19+/hr DOE| Eagle River & Chugiak

BrightStar Care - Anchorage; Wasilla (AK); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Mileage reimbursement

Weekly pay

Free training

RN oversight

Referral bonus

Mobile scheduling

Employee recognition

Opportunities for extra shifts

Job summary

BrightStar Care of Anchorage is seeking part-time caregivers to provide compassionate in-home care to clients in Eagle River, Chugiak, and surrounding communities. This role offers flexible scheduling, mileage reimbursement, and weekly pay, with opportunities to pick up additional shifts based on availability.

You will work in clients' homes with RN oversight and ongoing training. The position is ideal for experienced caregivers seeking supplemental income or a flexible schedule.

Qualifications

• Reliable transportation and valid driver's license.
• Willingness to travel to client homes throughout Eagle River, Chugiak, and surrounding communities.
• Dependable attendance and strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and follow an established plan of care.
• Ability to use a smartphone for scheduling, timekeeping, and care documentation.
• Ability to meet required employment health and safety screenings.

Responsibilities

• Assist with bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and other personal care needs.
• Support clients with walking, transfers, positioning, and mobility.
• Provide companionship and assistance with daily activities.
• Prepare meals and assist with feeding when needed.
• Provide medication reminders as permitted.
• Perform light housekeeping and linen changes.
• Provide transportation to appointments, activities, or shopping when assigned.
• Observe and report changes in a client's condition.
• Accurately document care provided.
• Support each client's safety, dignity, privacy, and independence.

Skills

Dependable

Compassionate

Strong communication

Independent worker

Tools

Smartphone scheduling

Job description

Part-time Caregiver | $19-25/Hour DOE | Eagle River & Chugiak

Flexible Schedule | Mileage Reimbursement | Weekly Pay

Looking for a flexible caregiving position where you can make a difference without committing to a full-time schedule?

BrightStar Care of Anchorage is hiring Part-time Caregivers to provide compassionate, dependable in-home care to clients throughout Eagle River, Chugiak, and surrounding communities.

This position is ideal for experienced caregivers looking for supplemental income, flexible scheduling, or opportunities to pick up additional shifts based on their availability.

As a part-time caregiver, you'll provide care in clients' homes, with assignments varying based on client needs, scheduling demands, and your availability. Hours are scheduled based on client/caregiver fit, availability and willingness to travel to clients’ homes. Mileage reimbursement is provided for eligible work-related travel.

Whether you're looking for a few shifts each week, additional hours when your schedule allows, or some extra work before the holidays, we'd love to hear from you!

What We Offer

At BrightStar Care, we know great care starts with great caregivers. We provide the support, training, and resources you need to do your job well.

• Flexible part-time/as needed scheduling based on client needs and your availability
• Mileage reimbursement for eligible work-related travel
• Weekly pay with direct deposit
• Free training and continuing education
• RN oversight and support
• Employee referral bonus
• Mobile access to scheduling, timekeeping, and care documentation
• Employee recognition programs
• Opportunities for additional shifts as client needs arise

What You'll Do

Depending on each client's individualized plan of care, responsibilities may include:

• Assisting with bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and other personal care needs
• Supporting clients with walking, transfers, positioning, and mobility
• Providing companionship and assistance with daily activities
• Preparing meals and assisting with feeding when needed
• Providing medication reminders as permitted
• Performing light housekeeping and linen changes
• Providing transportation to appointments, activities, or shopping when assigned
• Observing and reporting changes in a client's condition
• Accurately documenting care provided
• Supporting each client's safety, dignity, privacy, and independence

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for dependable, compassionate caregivers who are comfortable working independently in clients' homes and can adapt to different care needs and environments.

Required:

• Reliable transportation and valid driver's license
• Willingness to travel to client homes throughout Eagle River, Chugiak, and surrounding communities
• Dependable attendance and strong communication skills
• Ability to work independently and follow an established plan of care
• Ability to use a smartphone for scheduling, timekeeping, and care documentation
• Ability to meet required employment health and safety screenings

Preferred:

• Previous caregiving, PCA, or CNA experience
• Experience assisting with personal care, mobility, transfers, and activities of daily living
• Current CNA certification or CPR certification

Physical Requirements

This is a hands-on caregiving position. Caregivers must be able to perform essential job duties, including standing, walking, bending, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, and assisting clients with mobility and personal care.

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation, and use appropriate equipment and safe transfer techniques as required by the client's care plan.

About BrightStar Care

BrightStar Care of Anchorage provides high-quality, compassionate in-home care with the support and oversight of our nursing team. We're proud to uphold A Higher Standard of Care and to be recognized as:

• Enterprise Champion for Quality – 8 Years Running
• HomeCare Pulse Employer of Choice
• Joint Commission Accredited

Every BrightStar Care location is independently owned and operated.

Equal Employment Opportunity

BrightStar Care of Anchorage is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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