Direct Service Worker

MOORE Care; Donaldsonville (LA); On-site; USD 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Flexible Schedules

Paid Overtime

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Island Home Care is a family‑run home care provider seeking compassionate caregivers to help clients live independently in their homes. No prior experience is required—we provide training. You can choose from multiple shifts and locations to fit your schedule.

You will assist with meals, personal care, mobility, light housekeeping, medication reminders, and companionship, while following care plans and health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Reliable transportation.
• Ability to lift up to 10 lbs. and assist mobility up to 50 lbs.
• Willingness to be trained.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meals, grooming, hygiene, mobility, and light housekeeping.
• Provide medication reminders and companionship.
• Run errands and attend appointments with clients.
• Follow care plans and maintain health and safety standards.

Skills

Independent work

Time management

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Ethics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

• Light housekeeping

Island Home Care is a family run business that is owned and operated by husband and wife duo Chris and Brandi Rinaudo. Both Chris and Brandi have years of experience with medicine. Chris served in the US Navy where he gained much knowledge and exposure to the field and Brandi has been an RN for over 20 years. At Island Home Care, we aim to help others live their best life and we take pride in our ability to provide care and compassion to our clients. We do our best to offer employee benefits that enhance the well being of our team members and strive to add new benefits each year.

Do you enjoy working alone in a home environment? No prior experience is required-we will train.

Pick Your Shift!

As one of the largest privately-owned and locally-run home care businesses in our area, we are able to offer many different shifts and locations to choose from. We want you to have a job that fits your personal schedule!

Our Caregivers work in the homes of clients who may need help to maintain their independence with:

• Meal preparation and/or eating
• Grooming, bathing, and/or dressing
• Hygiene
• Mobility
• Light housekeeping
• Medication reminders
• Companionship and conversation
• Appointments and errands

Are you...

• Friendly and Loving?
• Compassionate?
• Respectful?
• Patient?
• Professional?

Skills

• Ability to work independently without the need for constant supervision
• Ability to pass state-required training requirements* Ability to climb one flight of stairs and enter various homes that may or may not be handicap accessible* Commitment to adhere to health and safety standards
• Ability to follow a plan of care unique to each client* Time management* Outstanding communication and interpersonal know-how
• Demonstrate good judgment, problem solving, and decision-making* Strong ethics

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent

• Mobile cellular device* Some clients require physical mobility assistance up to 50 lbs.* Able to lift 10lbs.
• Reliable transportation

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Flexible Schedules
• Paid Overtime
• 10 Holidays paid at 1.5x regular rate
• Monthly Incentive Programs to win PAID TIME OFF!

Alternate terms: Direct Service Worker, CNA, aide, care, giver, health, assisted, living, senior, home, nursing, community, personal care aide, companion, personal assistant, PCA, personal care assistant

Salary: $9.00 - $11.00 per hour