In-Home Caregiver - Full Time, Part Time and PRN

A First Name Basis•Saucier, MS

13d•Onsite

About The Position

A First Name Basis is seeking an In-Home Caregiver to support seniors and individuals with disabilities in their homes in Saucier, Mississippi (Gulfport). The role provides personal care, companionship, assistance with household tasks and meals, medication reminders, and support getting to appointments. Caregivers monitor and report changes in clients’ health and well-being, maintain a safe environment, document services, and travel reliably to assigned visits. The position offers full-time, part-time, and PRN schedules and pays $11 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid ID, reliable transportation, and ability to travel to client homes.
Ability to pass pre-employment background checks and drug screening.
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, and a positive attitude when working with vulnerable populations.
Ability to lift, transfer, and reposition clients weighing up to 50 lbs., with or without assistive equipment.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and stoop for extended periods during shifts ranging from 4–12 hours.
Sufficient strength and stamina to assist with client mobility, including navigating stairs, uneven surfaces, and vehicle transfers.
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 private homes with varying layouts, tight spaces, and differing temperatures.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provide personal care support, 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 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.
Complete required in-service training upon hire and annually.
Follow written care instructions and document services provided.