Job Description

Join Essential Care and build a career with purpose.
Do you have a big heart and love helping others? We want you on our team. No experience needed. We provide initial training, steady support, and flexible shifts so you can grow in a job that truly matters.
We are hiring for multiple positions in Henderson, Nevada. Work hours depend on your availability and what each client needs. All shifts are 4 to 12 hours long. We do not have 2-hour shifts. Shifts are not guaranteed, and this is not a full-time position. Hours can change week to week. You must be able to pass a drug test.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Accept shifts that are assigned to you on our app specialized for caregivers
• Assist the client by driving them when needed (if you are a driver)
• Transport yourself to assigned shifts by car, bus, Lyft, etc.
• Enter caregiver notes for shifts on the app
• Clock in and clock out using our app for every shift on time
• Keep your credentials up to date and send them over email or text to keep your profile up to date
• Collaborate with facility staff, client families, and other caregivers who work with the same client to ensure the client is being cared for
• Light house cleaning, meal prep, companionship, assisting with changing clothes, bathing, etc.

To be a successful caregiver, you must be:

• Compassionate and caring: You are focused on the client -- you put their needs first and are willing to do things their way.
• A good communicator: You relate to clients on a personal level, learning their story and listening to them carefully. You are clear and specific when you talk to clients and other employees.
• Flexible: You take shifts as they are available and you work within the constraints of the client's situation and needs.
• Reliable and responsible: You show up on time, you follow our procedures and guidelines, and you follow through.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Referral Program
• Overtime Pay for Shifts Over 8 Hours
• Bonus Pay for Shorter Shifts (4 to 5 hours)
• Flexible Scheduling
• Mileage Reimbursement when driving a client in your vehicle
• $15 per hour

Minimum Requirements
At least 1 year of care-giving experience is preferred, but not required.
As part of the hiring process, you will be required to attain the following:

• 2-Step TB Test OR Chest X-Ray
• Physical
• ID/Driver's License
• Social Security Card
• Valid CPR/ First Aid Certification
• Personal Care Attendant Certificate
• Fingerprint Clearance/ Background Check
• Car Insurance & 3 Year Driving History (if you are a driver)

Skills Required