Direct Support Worker

A First Name Basis; Lake Charles (LA); Hybrid; USD 14,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily pay available

Flexible scheduling

401(k) + employer match

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

A First Name Basis is seeking Direct Support Workers in Lake Charles, LA to provide in-home care for seniors and individuals with disabilities. You will assist with personal care, companionship, meal prep, light housekeeping, and transportation to appointments, while documenting care and reporting health changes.

We offer flexible schedules (Full Time, Part Time, PRN, weekends, overnight) and pay $10.50 per hour, with overtime opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel to client homes.
• Background check and drug screen required.
• Willingness to complete onboarding and assessments.
• Ability to work independently in home settings.
• Compassion, patience, and professionalism with vulnerable populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care (bathing, grooming, hygiene).
• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Light housekeeping and meal preparation; assist with feeding.
• Medication reminders; accompany clients to appointments.
• Document care provided; report health changes.
• Travel to client homes across service area.
• Complete required in-service training on hire and annually.
• Follow written care instructions and document services.

Skills

Personal care

Companionship

Light housekeeping

Meal preparation

Documentation

Travel to client homes

Safety and equipment use

Education

High school diploma or GED

Home Health Aide (HHA) or CNA certification

Job description

Description

Who we are:

A First Name Basis (AFNB) is one of the fastest-growing in-home care providers in the region, with 40+ offices across four states. We're reimagining what it means to serve seniors and individuals with disabilities - by building strong caregiver careers, implementing smart clinical and scheduling systems, and ensuring compliance and care quality are never compromised.

Why join us?

We believe in providing care that feels like family. We are looking for dedicated caregivers who want to make a difference in the lives of seniors and individuals with disabilities across Louisiana, Mississippi, Arkansas, and South Carolina. Join a team that values compassion, respect, and teamwork.

Title: Direct Support Worker

Location: Lake Charles, Sulphur,LA

Schedule: Full Time, Part Time, PRN, Weekends only, Overnight

Compensation: $10.50/hr

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

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly pay with overtime opportunities
• Daily pay available
• Flexible scheduling to fit your lifestyle
• Supportive and respectful team environment
• 401(k) + employer match

Requirements

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid ID and reliable transportation, and ability to travel to client homes
• Ability to pass pre-employment screenings: background check and drug screen
• Willingness to complete competency and skills assessments
• Ability to work independently in home settings
• Willingness to complete background screening and all onboarding requirements
• A kind heart and a positive attitude, with compassion, patience, and professionalism with vulnerable populations

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift, transfer, and reposition clients weighing up to 50 lbs., with or without assistive equipment (gait belt, Hoyer lift).
• Prolonged periods of standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and stooping throughout shifts ranging from 4-12 hours.
• Sufficient strength and stamina to assist with client mobility, including navigating stairs, uneven surfaces, and vehicle transfers.
• Ability to frequently bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach.
• Fine motor dexterity to assist with grooming, dressing, feeding, medication management, and operation of medical equipment.
• Adequate vision and hearing to monitor client safety and detect changes in condition.
• Ability to perform light household tasks such as cleaning, laundry, and carrying groceries.
• Ability to work in a private home environment, including navigating varying layouts, tight spaces, and differing temperatures.

Preferred:

• Active Home Health Aide or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.
• Previous DSW (Direct Service Worker) Experience.
• Previous Personal Care Attendant (PCA) Experience.