In-Home Caregiver / DSP
About The Position
Senior Solutions Home Care is hiring in-home caregivers to provide one-on-one care to seniors and individuals with disabilities in their homes in Hamilton County, Tennessee. The role is offered full-time, part-time, and PRN, with schedules built around client care needs, caregiver availability and location, and willingness to travel. Shifts range from 2 to 12 hours, and caregivers may serve one or multiple clients in a day or throughout the week. Schedules may change as clients’ needs change. Caregivers help clients maintain independence, dignity, and quality of life by providing companionship and emotional support, personal care, assistance with activities of daily living and mobility, meal preparation, light housekeeping, laundry, medication reminders, transfers and other authorized care tasks, and transportation or errands when needed and authorized. The starting base pay is $16 per hour. Eligible caregivers with an active Tennessee CNA certification may receive an additional $1 per hour. Shift differential pay applies to specified overnight and weekend hours, and additional premium pay may be available for eligible client assignments. The employer provides paid training and ongoing development. Required online training must be completed within the first 30 days, with further training or certifications depending on location. Eligible caregivers may pursue NADSP E-Badge credentials (DSP I, II, and III), with the opportunity to earn up to $4,150 in program bonuses, subject to program requirements.
Requirements
- Valid driver's license or state-issued ID.
- A second acceptable form of employment eligibility identification.
- Reliable transportation.
- Smartphone for scheduling and communication.
- Ability to lift up to 30 pounds and perform assigned care duties.
- Successful completion of required background checks and drug screening.
- Strong communication skills.
- Work/activity history accounting for the past 5 years.
- Three references, including one person who has known the applicant for at least 5 years; email addresses are required.
Nice To Haves
- Car insurance is preferred.
- An active Tennessee CNA certification may qualify eligible caregivers for a $1-per-hour premium.
- Flexible availability and willingness to travel farther may provide more opportunities to receive desired hours.
- Eligible caregivers may pursue NADSP E-Badge credentials (DSP I, II, and III).
Responsibilities
- Provide companionship and emotional support to clients.
- Assist with personal care, including bathing, dressing, changing, toileting, and grooming.
- Assist clients with activities of daily living and mobility.
- Prepare meals and perform light housekeeping.
- Do laundry and provide medication reminders.
- Perform transfers and other authorized care tasks.
- Provide transportation and run errands when needed and authorized.
- Complete required online training within the first 30 days and participate in additional training or certifications as applicable.
Benefits
- $500 sign-on bonus.
- Weekly pay with pay advance options.
- Paid training and continued education.
- Paid travel time.
- Flexible full-time, part-time, and PRN schedules.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Employee discounts and rewards.
- Referral bonuses.
- Career advancement opportunities.
- Potential NADSP E-Badge program bonuses of up to $4,150, subject to program requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
