Caregiver Serving Sherman, Bonham, Pottsboro, Whitesboro, Tioga & More

Right at Home Far North Texas•Sherman, TX

43d•Onsite

About The Position

Right at Home Far North Texas is physician-owned and locally operated, and by joining the Right at Home Sherman team you will have the unique opportunity to improve the quality of life for those you serve while working for one of the fastest-growing international home care companies with over 25 years of experience. We cover Sherman, Denison, Pottsboro, Whitesboro, Bells, Tom Bean, Whitewright, Collinsville, Tioga, Bonham, Honey Grove, Leonard, Trenton, and the surrounding Grayson and Fannin County communities. We stand prepared to equip you with the right personal protective equipment (PPE) and are ready to assist as you care for our vulnerable population of seniors and adults with disabilities.

Requirements

18 years or older and legally eligible to work in the United States
Must be able to lift/move 50 lbs without assistance and assist with client transfers; comfortable with prolonged standing, walking, bending, and reaching
Ability to read, write, speak and understand English as needed for the job
Possess a valid driver's license and current automobile insurance, with coverage in your name or as a named driver on the policy
A working mobile phone with text and data
Pass a background check and clear the Texas Nurse Aide Registry and Employee Misconduct Registry
Pass a drug screen. Right at Home is a drug-free workplace, and direct care staff are also subject to random, for-cause, and post-accident testing after hire
Pass our competency exam and a field skills observation during your first 90 days

Nice To Haves

High school graduate or G.E.D. certificate preferred
6 months to 1-year experience preferred — or completion of a state-approved Texas Personal Assistance Services training and competency program.
Current CPR certification preferred but not required at hire — and we reimburse the class

Responsibilities

Assisting with transferring/moving client from place to place throughout their home, along with positioning and support with walking
Bathing/Showering/Dressing/Shaving, plus grooming, oral care, and skin care
Assisting with toileting and incontinence care
Performing housekeeping activities which include vacuuming, dusting, sweeping or mopping floors, doing dishes, changing bed linens, doing laundry and cleaning the bathroom
Preparing meals and snacks according to instructions and the client's diet and preferences, and helping with eating when needed
Accompanying client on errands or medical appointments, and shopping for groceries, using your own insured vehicle
Medication reminders for medications the client takes on their own
Assisting with prescribed range of motion exercises
Dementia care
Companionship activities such as reading, music, puzzles, etc.
Documenting your care in our electronic record and clocking in and out from your phone
Noticing and reporting changes in a client's condition or home to the office right away

Benefits

Earn competitive pay
Flexible scheduling
Health, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance plans for eligible full-time employees
Paid time off after one year of continuous service, growing at 2, 5, and 10 years
Time-and-a-half for hours worked on our six observed holidays
Pick-up shift bonus — premium pay for last-minute or hard-to-fill shifts
Bonuses for employee referrals — and for client referrals
Quarterly reliability bonus for staff with no unapproved absences or tardies
PAID training and development, including CPR class reimbursement
Tuition assistance toward CNA, HHA, LVN, or RN programs
Caregiver Recognition & Rewards Programs — Caregiver of the Month, Aunt Mercy's Angels, anniversary recognition, Caribou Rewards points, and Caregiver of the Year
A real career ladder — Caregiver to Lead Caregiver to Care Mentor to Care Manager or an office role, with a raise at every step
Access to Leadership — we are locally owned, and you can reach the people who make the decisions
Paid travel time in between clients plus mileage reimbursement
Weekly Pay
Mobile clock in/out