Embark Care -

Weekend On-Call Policy

Purpose of the Weekend On-Call Position :

The purpose of the on-call position is to assist the agency with last minute staffing needs. This is accomplished by paying a qualified caregiver to be ready to pick up last minute assignments at any time, for any client scheduled on the weekend.

The on-call person may have a company vehicle available depending on driving restrictions and availability of vehicles for shift time.

you will be notified ahead of time if you'll have access to a car - otherwise assume you are using your own vehicle)

What does On-Call pay?

• $14.00 - $16 per hour, while you are on a shift work assignment.
• $10.00 per hour, while you are on a 24hour assignment.
• $150.00 stipend hourly rate per hours worked.

$14.00 per hour for all travel time to AND from any assignments while on-call.

What are my duties?

• Be available to take any assignment 24 hours a day, while you are on-call.
• Attend scheduled staff meetings.

o All duties outlined in the Homemaker / Companion job description.

o All duties outlined in the Home Care Aid / Caregiver job description.

What else do I need to know?

An on-call rotation is being availble to report to shifts that may start / end any time Friday Evening 8 : 00pm through Monday at morning 8 : 00am.

this may mean having to leave in time to be AT an assignment by 8 : 00pm Friday - or staying at an assignment UNTIL 8 : 00am Monday*)

If you turn down, or are unreachable for an on-call assignment while you are on duty, we will re-evaluate the status of the position upon discussion of events pertaining to the absence / refusal and you will forfeit your on-call incentive pay.

If a shift is refused, you will only be paid at the agreed upon hourly rate for confirmed service hours worked and travel time.

You are required to report to your assignment in a timely manner as determined by the office when assigning you to the case.

Calls from the office must be returned within 15 minutes.

paid travel time - direct deposit pay - retirement planning

YYou MUST have previous caregiver experience that can be verified, along with a valid drivers license and current auto insurance to be considered for this position.

Last updated : 2024-06-17