Weekend Only Direct Care Worker

Job Description

The Weekend Direct Care Worker provides compassionate, non-medical support services to clients in their homes during weekend hours. This role ensures the safety, comfort, and independence of clients while delivering high-quality care in alignment with the client’s care plan. Weekend staff are essential to supporting clients who require consistent care outside of standard weekday hours.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist clients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility.
   
• Provide light housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, and grocery assistance.
   
• Offer companionship and social interaction to reduce isolation.
   
• Assist with errands, transportation, or recreational activities as assigned.
   
• Observe and promptly report any changes in client condition or environment.
   
• Accurately document care provided per agency standards and regulations.
   
• Follow all client care plans, safety protocols, and infection control procedures.
   
• Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and client dignity at all times.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive weekend premium pay rate.
   
• Flexible scheduling.
   
• Recognition and incentive opportunities for reliable weekend coverage

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
   
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
   
• Completion of caregiver training program or competency evaluation (per state regulations).
   
• At least 6 months of prior caregiving or direct care experience preferred.
   
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and time management skills.
   
• Reliable transportation with valid driver’s license and proof of insurance (if transporting clients).
   
• Must pass all background checks, reference checks, and required health screenings.

Work Schedule

• Weekend Shifts Only (Saturday and Sunday).
   
• Flexible availability for morning, afternoon, evening or overnight weekend shifts.
   
• Opportunities for additional weekday shifts may be available, but weekends are the primary requirement.
• This is an hourly position; one mandatory quarterly Saturday meeting per quarter for 2 hours remote or in-person (4 per year)

Physical Requirements

• Ability to safely lift, transfer, and assist clients (up to 50 lbs. with assistance).
   
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and reaching.
   
• Ability to work in clients’ home environments with varying conditions.