In Home Caregiver

A First Name Basis; Arkansas; Hybrid; USD 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Daily pay

Flexible scheduling

401(k) + employer match

Supportive team environment

Job summary

A First Name Basis is seeking an In Home Caregiver in Cave City, AR to provide personal care, companionship, and light housekeeping to clients in their homes. The role includes assisting with bathing, grooming, meal prep, mobility support, and medication reminders, while documenting care provided and reporting changes in health or well-being.

Flexible full-time or part-time schedules, with overtime opportunities and daily pay.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid ID and reliable transportation.
• Ability to pass pre-employment screenings.
• Willingness to complete competency and skills assessments.
• Ability to work independently in home settings.
• Willingness to complete background screening and onboarding requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care: bathing, grooming, dressing, oral hygiene, and toileting.
• Offer companionship and emotional support.
• Assist with light housekeeping and meal preparation.
• Provide medication reminders and accompany to appointments.
• Monitor client health and report changes.
• Travel to client homes and document care provided.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Reliable transportation

Time management

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description

In Home Caregiver

Cave City, AR (Melbourne Office)

Full Time, Part Time

$11/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

• 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.