Personal Care Aide

Right at Home UK; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Scheduling

Paid Training

Referral Bonus

Travel time paid

Mileage reimbursement

W2 employment

PPE provided

Mobile clock-in app

Job summary

Right at Home in Sugar Land, TX seeks a compassionate caregiver to support seniors and adults with disabilities in their own homes. You will assist with daily living activities, transportation, medication reminders, meal prep, and companionship to help clients maintain independence.

A high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to lift at least 50 lbs are required. Strong English communication is essential. Training and steady scheduling are provided.

Qualifications

• Read, write and understand English clearly.
• Be able to lift at least 50 lbs.
• Pass state background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Assist with transfers and ambulation.
• Bathing, dressing and personal hygiene support.
• Meal preparation and cleanup.
• Provide transportation to appointments and errands.
• Medication reminders and monitoring.
• Dementia and Alzheimer’s care.
• Light housekeeping and laundry.
• Provide companionship and engage clients with activities.

Skills

English proficiency

Valid driver’s license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Responsibilities and Duties:

Right at Home provides non-medical, in-home care for seniors and adults with disabilities to help them thrive in their home. We achieve this by providing care that helps their daily lives run more smoothly. We help with activities of daily living to ensure our clients receive individualized care specific to their physical capabilities and mental capacities. These activities include but are not limited to:

• Assisting with transfers and ambulation
• Bathing/Showering/Dressing
• Meal preparation and cleanup
• Accompanying/Transporting clients on errands or medical appointments
• Medication reminders
• Dementia and Alzheimer’s care
• Laundry, and light house keeping
• Companionship activities such as reading, music, puzzles, etc.

Pay and Benefits:

It is hard to put a price on helping others, but we know how important you are and value the impact you would make day in and day out for our clients. The rate we offer starts at $13.00 per hour. Our pay scale also has room for raises and advancements for our caregivers that go above and beyond. In taking this position, you would also receive the following Benefits:

• Flexible Scheduling – Choose the hours that work best for you. Your shifts can be arranged to fit your availability.
• Paid Training and Development – Paid ongoing online training is offered quarterly as an opportunity to help you advance in your career and grow your skills. As well as, in person, on the job training for unique client situations. We also offer a “library” of senior care reference material and resources in our office and online to aid you in your career success.
• Employee Referral Bonus – Refer a friend to work for us as well and receive an employee referral bonus
• Work Close to Home – All of our clients are centrally located in the Sugarland area. No travel beyond 30 miles is required for shifts. We also offer paid travel time in between clients and paid mileage if driving is required on shift.
• Competitive Wages – Our wages are comparable to the current job market and there is room for advancement. We offer promotions, overtime pay, and Holiday pay.
• Bi-Weekly Pay – Checks are issued every other Friday, but if you need an advance on your paycheck, we have an account with TapCheck that lets you withdraw money when you need it instead of waiting for pay day.
• CNA License assistance – We offer programs and training that help our employees maintain their CNA license while working for us. Including continuing education.
• W2 Employee – Our employees all receive a W2 and are not considered independent contractors, making filing taxes a breeze.
• PPE – Personal Protective Equipment is provided in office at Caregiver request.
• Mobile clock in and clock out system - Inclusive mobile app for communication, information, clock in /out

Our Must Haves:

• High school degree and/or a G.E.D. certificate
• Possess a current and valid driver’s license and be able to operate a motor vehicle safely.
• Pass state mandated criminal background check and drug screen
• Read, write, speak, and understand English
• Successfully complete orientation and all state required trainings
• Be able to lift at least 50lbs

If you need assistance with this application or hiring process to accommodate a disability, you may request an accommodation at any time by contacting us. These responsibilities are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees.

Each Right at Home office and business is independently owned and operated undera franchise agreement with Right at Home, LLC. Right at Home, LLC is not the employer or joint employer of the employees of any of its franchised offices. For comments, questions or to learn more about Right at Home, please visit www.rightathome.net.

Right at Home is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates, supports and promotes diversity and inclusion. We will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.