In Home Caregiver

A First Name Basis•Minden, LA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

A First Name Basis is hiring in-home caregivers to support seniors and individuals with disabilities in Minden and surrounding areas. The role provides personal care, companionship, household assistance, and support with appointments and transportation. Caregivers work independently in clients’ homes, follow written care instructions, document services, monitor clients’ well-being, and complete required training. This position is PRN only and pays $10.50 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid identification, 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 insurance.
Ability to pass pre-employment background, drug, and motor vehicle record screenings.
Willingness to complete competency and skills assessments.
Ability to work independently in home settings.
Willingness to complete background screening and all onboarding requirements.
Compassion, patience, professionalism, a kind heart, and a positive attitude when working with vulnerable populations.
Ability to lift, transfer, and reposition clients weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without assistive equipment.
Physical stamina for prolonged standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and stooping during shifts ranging from 4 to 12 hours.
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 operating 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 private homes with varying layouts, tight spaces, and differing temperatures.
Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle for extended periods and load or unload mobility equipment as needed.

Nice To Haves

Active Home Health Aide or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.
Previous Direct Service Worker (DSW) experience.
Previous Personal Care Attendant (PCA) experience.
Clean driving record.

Responsibilities

Provide personal care, including bathing, grooming, dressing, oral hygiene, and toileting.
Provide companionship and emotional support.
Perform light housekeeping and meal preparation, and assist with feeding as needed.
Provide medication reminders and accompany clients to appointments.
Monitor and report changes in clients’ 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 seatbelt use and assistance entering and exiting the vehicle.
Complete required in-service training upon hire and annually.
Follow written care instructions and document services provided.