DSW (Direct Support Worker) with Client Transportation

A First Name Basis; Opelousas (LA); On-site; USD 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily pay available

Flexible scheduling

401(k) + employer match

Job summary

A First Name Basis (AFNB) is seeking compassionate caregivers to provide in-home support across Louisiana. You will assist with personal care, grooming, and daily activities, and you will accompany clients to appointments and manage light housekeeping at their homes.

We offer competitive pay, flexible scheduling, and mileage reimbursement where applicable, with a focus on safety, respect, and quality of care for seniors and individuals with disabilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must have valid driver's license, vehicle registration, and insurance.
• Ability to pass background checks and screenings.
• Willingness to travel to client homes.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and grooming.
• Offer companionship and emotional support.
• Assist with light housekeeping and meal preparation.
• Remind about medications and accompany clients to appointments.
• Document care provided per company and regulatory standards.
• Travel to client homes and transport clients to appointments and activities.

Skills

Caregiving

Companionship

Transportation

Documentation

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Location: Eunice, Basile, Ville Platte

Schedule: weekdays + weekends

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

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.

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

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