Male Caregiver with Client transportation
Job Type
Full-time
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: Male Caregiver with Client transportation

Location: Metairie, LA

Schedule: Saturday and Sundays 8a-2p and/or 2p-8p or Overnight Shifts (Monday-Sunday)

Compensation: $11/hr


Responsibilities

  • Provide personal care support including bathing, grooming, dressing, oral hygiene, toileting, Ect. 
  • 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 standard. 
  • Travel reliably to  patient homes and assigned visits across the service area
  • Transport clients to  and from appointments, errands, and other scheduled activities using a personal vehicle.
  • Ensure client safety  during transport, including proper use of seatbelts and assistance  entering/exiting the vehicle
  • 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
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Valid ID and reliable transportation, and ability to travel to client homes
  • Current and valid state driver's license
  • Current and valid  vehicle registration
  • Current and valid  vehicle insurance
  • Ability to pass pre-employment screenings: background check, drug screen, and motor      vehicle record (MVR) check
  • 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! 

Salary Description
$11/hr