Direct Support Worker

A First Name Basis; Opelousas (LA); Presencial; USD 14.000 - 17.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Daily pay available

Flexible scheduling

Overtime opportunities

401(k) + employer match

Descripción de la vacante

A First Name Basis is seeking caregivers to provide in-home care across Louisiana. This part-time role offers $10.50 per hour with mileage reimbursement where applicable. You will support seniors and individuals with disabilities in their homes, promoting safety, dignity, and independence.

Join a compassionate team delivering high-quality care in Eunice, Mamou, Lawtell, Basile, Opelousas and surrounding areas. Flexible days and weekend shifts available to fit your lifestyle.

Formación

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid state driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Pass background check, drug screen, and MVR.
• Willingness to complete onboarding and competency assessments.
• Ability to work independently in home settings.
• Compassionate, patient and professional with vulnerable populations.

Responsabilidades

• Provide personal care (bathing, grooming, dressing).
• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Light housekeeping and meal preparation.
• Medication reminders and accompany to appointments.
• Monitor health changes and report them.
• Maintain a safe home environment.
• Travel to client homes and transport as needed.
• Complete required in-service training.
• Document care provided and follow instructions.
• Ensure client safety during transport.

Conocimientos

Reliable transportation

Valid driver's license

Travel to client homes

Background/drug/MVR checks

Compassionate demeanor

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Descripción del empleo

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.

Location: Eunice, Mamou, Lawtell, Basile, Opelousas

Schedule: Dayshifts, Weekdays, Weekends, Part-time

Compensation: $10.50/hr (+ mileage reimbursement, if applicable)

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
• Transport clients to and from appointments, errands, and other scheduled activities using a personal vehicle
• Ensure client safety during transport, including proper use of seatbelts and assistance entering/exiting the vehicle
• Complete required in-service training upon hire and annually
• Ability to follow written care instructions and document services provided

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid ID and reliable transportation, and ability to travel to client homes
• Current and valid state driver's license
• Current and valid vehicle registration
• Current and valid vehicle insurance
• Ability to pass pre-employment screenings: background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle record (MVR) check
• 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

Preferred

• Active Home Health Aide or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification
• Clean driving record

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
• Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle for extended periods, including loading/unloading mobility equipment (wheelchairs, walkers) as needed

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