Weekend On Call Caregiver

Weekend On-Call Policy

Purpose of the Weekend On-Call Position:

The purpose of the on-call position is to assist the agency with last minute staffing needs. This is accomplished by paying a qualified caregiver to be ready to pick up last minute assignments at any time, for any client scheduled on the weekend. The on-call person will have a company vehicle available or, will receive a gas allowance.

What does On-Call pay?

• $14.00 per hour minimum, while you are on a shift work assignment.

• $10.00 per hour, while you are on a 24hour assignment.

• $150.00 stipend hourly rate per hours worked.

• Paid travel time at hourly rate to and from all assignments while on call.

What are my duties?

• Be available to take any assignment 24 hours a day, while you are on-call.

• Attend scheduled staff meetings.

• Be prepared to take on any of the following assignments for which you are qualified:

• All duties outlined in the Homemaker/Companion job description.
• All duties outlined in the Home Care Aid/Caregiver job description.

What else do I need to know?

• An on-call shift is from Friday Afternoon 4:00pm through Monday at Noon, 12:00pm.

• If you turn down, or are unreachable for an on-call assignment while you are on duty, we will re-evaluate the status of the position upon discussion of events pertaining to the absence/refusal and you will forfeit your on-call incentive pay. If a shift is refused, you will only be paid at the agreed upon hourly rate for confirmed service hours worked.

• You are required to report to your assignment in a timely manner as determined by the office when assigning you to the case. Calls from the office must be returned within 15 minutes.

Requirements:

• Verifiable relevant experience (memory care and transference experience is preferred)

• Valid Driver License

• Reliable transportation with current auto insurance (you will still be driving a company car)

• Be able to pass agency background checks

• Be able to pass a drug screen

• Be presentable and willing to represent the agency's high standards of care

If interested, Please COMPLETE THE APPLICATION AND COMPETENCY QUIZ on our agency website at embarkcare.net/careers/

Someone from the office will follow up with you. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us at 903-204-4324.