In-Home Caregiver - On-Call

Happy to Help Caregiving; Pocatello (ID); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Happy to Help Caregiving is seeking a highly experienced On-Call Caregiver to join our non-medical home care team in the Pocatello area. This role requires independence, reliability, and the ability to adapt to different client needs while delivering compassionate care in clients' homes.

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM with on-call pay of $16.00/hour from 8:00 AM–1:00 PM and client care pay of $18.00/hour for shifts worked while on call.

Qualifications

• Dependable, confident and capable to handle varying client situations with minimal supervision.
• CNA certification or extensive in-home caregiving experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with personal care, transfers, mobility assistance, and companionship is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Assist with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and personal hygiene.
• Prepare meals and assist with feeding as needed.
• Perform light housekeeping and maintain a safe home environment.
• Provide medication reminders (no administration).
• Assist with mobility, transfers, and repositioning.
• Transport clients to appointments and errands when authorized.
• Provide respite care for family caregivers.
• Complete accurate documentation and communicate changes to the office.
• Follow care plans with professionalism, compassion, and dignity.

Skills

Dependable

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Education

CNA certification

Job description

Happy to Help Caregiving provides compassionate, non-medical in-home care that helps clients remain safe, comfortable, and independent in the place they know best: home. We support families through companionship, personal care, respite care, and veteran-focused services, always with an emphasis on dignity, respect, and dependable support. Our goal is to provide care that feels personal, professional, and responsive to each client’s unique needs, preferences, and daily routines.

At Happy to Help, we believe great care is built on trust, consistency, and meaningful human connection. Our caregivers play an essential role in helping clients maintain quality of life at home while offering families peace of mind and reliable support. We are proud to build local care teams that show up with kindness, professionalism, and heart, and we value caregivers who are committed to making a real difference in the lives of others every day.

About the Role

Happy to Help Caregiving is seeking a highly experienced On-Call Caregiver to join our non-medical home care team in the Pocatello area. This position is ideal for a dependable, flexible caregiver who can respond to same-day staffing needs and provide exceptional care to seniors, veterans, and individuals with disabilities in their own homes.

As an On-Call Caregiver, you will serve as a trusted member of our team by filling open shifts, assisting clients during unexpected schedule changes, and ensuring continuity of care. This role requires someone who is confident working independently, adapts quickly to different client needs, and is committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care.

Schedule & Pay

• Availability Required: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• On-Call Pay:$16.00/hour from 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM for remaining available to accept assignments.
• Client Care Pay:$18.00/hour for any client shifts worked while on call.

What You'll Do

Depending on each client's individualized care plan, responsibilities may include:

• Providing companionship and emotional support
• Assisting with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and personal hygiene
• Preparing meals and assisting with feeding when needed
• Performing light housekeeping, laundry, dishes, and maintaining a safe home environment
• Providing medication reminders (no medication administration)
• Assisting with mobility, transfers, and repositioning
• Transporting clients to appointments and errands when authorized
• Providing respite care for family caregivers
• Completing accurate documentation and communicating changes in client condition to the office
• Following all care plans while maintaining professionalism, compassion, and client dignity

Qualifications

We're looking for caregivers who are dependable, confident, and capable of stepping into a variety of client situations with minimal supervision.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CNA certification or extensive in-home caregiving experience strongly preferred
• Previous experience with personal care, transfers, mobility assistance, dementia care, and companionship
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and adapt quickly to changing client needs
• Reliable attendance and punctuality
• Valid driver's license and dependable transportation
• Ability to pass a criminal background check
• Location: Pocatello, Idaho
• Position: Monday–Friday On-Call Caregiver
• Type: Non-medical, in-home caregiving
• Schedule: Must remain available from 8:00 AM–5:00 PM Monday through Friday

Why Work With Us?

• Competitive pay
• Flexible and supportive work environment
• Referral program
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day
• Join a compassionate team dedicated to helping seniors, veterans, and individuals with disabilities remain safe and independent at home