In Home Caregiver

A First Name Basis; Cave City (AR); On-site; USD 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Daily pay

Flexible scheduling

Supportive team

401(k) match

Job summary

A First Name Basis is seeking an In Home Caregiver in Cave City, AR to support seniors and disabled individuals in their homes. This full-time/part-time role offers $11 per hour with overtime opportunities and daily pay options.

You will provide personal care, companionship, light housekeeping, and transportation assistance while documenting care per regulatory standards. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, reliable transportation, and the ability to pass screenings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid ID and reliable transportation.
• Willingness to pass background check and drug screen.
• Willingness to complete competency and skills assessments.
• Ability to work independently in home settings.
• Willingness to complete onboarding requirements.
• Compassion, patience, and professionalism with vulnerable populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care including bathing, grooming, dressing, oral hygiene, toileting.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Light housekeeping and meal preparation; assist with feeding.
• Medication reminders and accompany clients to appointments.
• Travel to client homes and maintain schedule across service area.
• Document care provided according to company and regulatory standards.
• Monitor and report changes in client health and well-being.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly client environment.

Skills

Compassionate

Patience

Reliability

Transportation available

Follow instructions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job 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:

In Home Caregiver

Location:

Cave City, AR (Melbourne Office)

Schedule:

Full Time, Part Time

Compensation:

$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.