In-Home Caregiver: Compassionate Support Specialist

A First Name Basis; Purvis (MS); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay with overtime

Daily pay available

Flexible scheduling

401(k) + employer match

Job summary

A First Name Basis (AFNB) is hiring a Direct Support Worker to provide in-home care in Purvis, MS. The role involves supporting seniors and individuals with disabilities with daily living activities, companionship, and health monitoring in clients’ homes.

The position is full-time, offering stable hours, competitive hourly pay, and potential overtime. Candidates should be able to travel within designated service areas and meet pre-employment requirements including background checks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid ID and reliable transportation.
• Ability to pass background check and drug screen.
• Willingness to complete competency assessments and onboarding.
• Ability to work independently in home settings.

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

Skills

Compassion

Patience

Professionalism

Dependability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

A First Name Basis (AFNB) is hiring a Direct Support Worker to provide in-home care in Purvis, MS. The role involves supporting seniors and individuals with disabilities with daily living activities, companionship, and health monitoring in clients’ homes.

The position is full-time, offering stable hours, competitive hourly pay, and potential overtime. Candidates should be able to travel within designated service areas and meet pre-employment requirements including background checks.