What are the responsibilities and job description for the Caregiver/Personal Assistant position at FirstLight Home Care of Overland Park?
*We are especially hiring for a FULL-TIME caregiver who can work Monday-Friday (8am-4pm or 7am-3pm) in SOUTH KANSAS CITY! Other schedules/clients also available, submit an application to learn more!
FirstLight Home Care is a Caregiver-First Organization and we pride ourselves in our role as matchmakers when finding the perfect caregiver-client fit for you. In your interview process, we take the time to truly get to know you and determine how we can best set you up for success and a positive client experience. We work around YOUR availability to build your schedule and offer a competitive pay of $15-18 per hour.
Work In YOUR Neighborhood! We have clients in Overland Park, Shawnee, Mission, Lenexa, Leawood, Olathe, Gardner, Leavenworth, Bonner Springs, Kansas City, Liberty, Gladstone, Independence, Grandview, and Platte City.
Why You Should Join The FirstLight Team:
- Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance, and 401k
- Paid orientation and training
- Paid mileage and travel time
- Monthly awards - $100 Caregiver of the Month recognition awards
- Flexible, consistent scheduling tailored to your availability
- Time and a half pay on Major Holidays
- Up to $300 REFERRAL BONUS (per referral!)
- Incentive pay for urgent shift coverage
- Same Day/Next Day Pay via TapCheck!
- 24/7 Caregiver Phone Line - we are here for you, always!
- A culture that values your career growth and rewards success!
- Milestone Gifts at 30, 60, and 90 days of employment to celebrate your career journey!
As FirstLight Home Care Caregivers, we are responsible for promoting the health and wellbeing of everyone we work with. We help seniors "age in place" at home by assisting them with personal care, such as general mobility, dressing, feeding and personal hygiene. We also help with household tasks like light housekeeping, meal prep and even run errands, shop, and help with groceries. Most importantly we provide meaningful social interaction, friendship and emotional support and show them we care.
Do I Qualify?
- Be compassionate, kind-hearted, and committed to helping others
- Have at least 1 year of professional or personal caregiving experience
- Have reliable transportation (car, driver’s license, and car insurance)
- Pass a criminal background check and a 10-panel drug screening
- Have a negative TB test result
Qualities and Characteristics
- Personable - outgoing - enjoys conversation and helping others
- Accountable and Responsible- being consistent, on time and reliable
- Possess Integrity - someone with high moral character
- Empathetic, Patient, Compassionate and Respectful of other people
- A commitment to being present with clients and providing quality care
About FirstLight Home Care
Extraordinary caregivers are the heart and soul of what we do. They help us live out our mission every day by helping our clients feel safe, happy, and cared for. If you want to join a team where you can make a real difference in the lives of the people, families, and the community you live in, we invite you to come be a part of our team! We look forward to meeting you!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid orientation
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- No weekends
- Weekends only
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License and Auto Insurance (Required)
Shift availability:
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $18
