What are the responsibilities and job description for the In Home Caregiver position at FirstLight Home Care of Overland Park?
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 all over Kansas City! In Overland Park, Shawnee, Mission, Lenexa, Leawood, Olathe, Gardner, Leavenworth, Bonner Springs, Kansas City, Liberty, Parkville, Gladstone, Independence, Lee's Summit, Grandview, and Platte City.
Why You Should Join The FirstLight Team:
- Flexible, consistent scheduling tailored to your availability - Full Time or Part Time
- Same Day/Next Day Pay via TapCheck!
- Time and a half pay on Major Holidays
- Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance, and 401k
- Paid orientation and training
- Paid mileage and travel time between shifts!
- Monthly awards - $100 Caregiver of the Month recognition awards
- Up to $300 REFERRAL BONUS (per referral!)
- 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!
Working as a FirstLight Caregiver
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, PRN
Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 10 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid orientation
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Drivers License and Auto Insurance (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $18
