Compassionate In-Home Caregiver | Flexible Shifts

A First Name Basis; Natchez (MS); Hybrid; USD 14,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Daily pay

Flexible scheduling

401(k) + employer match

Job summary

A First Name Basis is hiring caregivers for in-home support in Metairie, LA. Roles include Direct Support Worker (DSW) and Patient Care Assistant (PCA) with full-time, part-time, PRN, weekend, and overnight schedules.

Compensation starts at $11.00/hr and includes benefits; travel to client homes is required. Responsibilities include personal care, companionship, light housekeeping, medication reminders, and documenting care per standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Valid ID and reliable transportation; must be able to travel to client homes.
• Able to pass pre-employment screenings: background check and drug screen.
• Willingness to complete competency and skills assessments.
• Ability to work independently in home settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care support including bathing, grooming, dressing, oral hygiene, toileting, etc.
• Provide companionship and emotional support
• Light housekeeping and meal preparation and assist with feeding as needed
• Medication reminders and accompany clients to appointments
• Monitor and report changes in client health and well-being
• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly client environment
• Ensure proper use of safety equipment
• Document care provided according to company and regulatory standards
• Travel reliably to patient homes and assigned visits across the service area
• Complete required in-service training upon hire and annually
• Ability to follow written care instructions and document services provided

Skills

Compassion

Patience

Professionalism

Reliability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

A First Name Basis is hiring caregivers for in-home support in Metairie, LA. Roles include Direct Support Worker (DSW) and Patient Care Assistant (PCA) with full-time, part-time, PRN, weekend, and overnight schedules.

Compensation starts at $11.00/hr and includes benefits; travel to client homes is required. Responsibilities include personal care, companionship, light housekeeping, medication reminders, and documenting care per standards.