Description

Who we are:

A First Name Basis (AFNB) is one of the fastest-growing in-home care providers in the region, with 40+ offices across four states. We’re reimagining what it means to serve seniors and individuals with disabilities—by building strong caregiver careers, implementing smart clinical and scheduling systems, and ensuring compliance and care quality are never compromised.

Why join us?

We believe in providing care that feels like family. We are looking for dedicated caregivers who want to make a difference in the lives of seniors and individuals with disabilities across Louisiana, Mississippi, Arkansas, and South Carolina. Join a team that values compassion, respect, and teamwork.

Title: Caregiver

Location: Gonzales, LA

Schedule: Full Time, Part Time

Compensation: $10.50/hr

Responsibilities:

Provide personal care support including bathing, grooming, dressing, oral hygiene, toileting, etc.
Provide companionship and emotional support
Light housekeeping and meal preparation and assist with feeding as needed
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
Ability to follow written care instructions and document services provided

Benefits:

Competitive hourly pay with overtime opportunities
Daily pay available
Flexible scheduling to fit your lifestyle
Supportive and respectful team environment
401(k) + employer match

Requirements

Requirements:

High school diploma or GED
Valid ID and reliable transportation, and ability to travel to client homes
Ability to pass pre-employment screenings: background check and drug screen
Willingness to complete competency and skills assessments
Ability to work independently in home settings
Willingness to complete background screening and all onboarding requirements
A kind heart and a positive attitude, with compassion, patience, and professionalism with vulnerable populations

Physical Requirements:

Ability to lift, transfer, and reposition clients weighing up to 50 lbs., with or without assistive equipment (gait belt, Hoyer lift).
Prolonged periods of standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and stooping throughout shifts ranging from 4–12 hours.
Sufficient strength and stamina to assist with client mobility, including navigating stairs, uneven surfaces, and vehicle transfers.
Ability to frequently bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach.
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 a private home environment, including navigating varying layouts, tight spaces, and differing temperatures.

Preferred:

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

If you're ready to be the difference maker in someone's life — Apply today or drop in and see us on Mondays, Wednesdays, or Fridays - we'll be waiting!

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