Personal Care Assistant/Caregiver

A First Name Basis; Benton (AR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) + employer match

Daily pay available

Flexible scheduling

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

A First Name Basis is seeking a dedicated Personal Care Assistant/Caregiver to support seniors and individuals with disabilities in Arkansas. Responsibilities include personal care, companionship, light housekeeping, meal prep, and transportation to appointments.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and ability to pass screenings. Travel to client homes and flexibility in scheduling are essential.

Qualifications

• Compassionate, patient care for seniors and individuals with disabilities.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license required.
• Able to follow written care instructions and document services.
• Demonstrated professionalism and ability to work independently in home settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care: bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, oral hygiene.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Light housekeeping and meal prep; assist with feeding.
• Medication reminders; accompany clients to appointments.
• Monitor health, report changes, and document care provided.

Skills

Compassion

Reliable transportation

Driver's license

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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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.

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
• Transport clients to and from appointments, errands, and other scheduled activities using a personal vehicle
• Ensure client safety during transport, including proper use of seatbelts and assistance entering/exiting the vehicle
• Complete required in-service training upon hire and annually
• Ability to follow written care instructions and document services provided

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid ID and reliable transportation, and ability to travel to client homes
• Current and valid state driver's license
• Current and valid vehicle registration
• Current and valid vehicle insuranceAbility to pass pre-employment screenings: background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle record (MVR) check
• 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

Preferred

• Active Home Health Aide or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification

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
• Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle for extended periods, including loading/unloading mobility equipment (wheelchairs, walkers) as needed
• Competitive hourly pay with overtime opportunities
• Daily pay available
• Flexible scheduling to fit your lifestyle
• Supportive and respectful team environment
• 401(k) + employer match