Back Up/On-Call Caregiver/Personal Care Assistant (Mornings,& some afternoons PRN)

I am a 42-year-old F with muscular dystrophy living in Northwest San Antonio next to UTSA needing help with my personal care including meal prep, personal care/grooming, some light housekeeping, transferring with a ceiling hoyer lift. Additional hours available sometimes to assist with transportation-driving my wheelchair accessible van to accompany to errands and outings on occasion.

*Note: may lead to a more permanent position if interested and opportunity arises, but currently regular shifts are currently staffed but need caregivers/PCAs to cover shifts current staff ask off in advance or available on call when they have an emergency or illness and not able come in for their 8:30-12:30pm weekdays and weekend shifts, and occasional shifts for outings and appointments later in afternoon

Applicants do not need to be available 7 days a week to apply, but state on your application or by Indeed message what days of the week you are available around 8:30am-12:30pm or if your availability during that time varies for the week.

Available shifts include:

-weekdays Monday through Friday 8:30am-12:30pm

- weekends Saturday and/or Sunday 8:30am-12:30pm

-occasional hours past 12:30pm with advance notice (for additional hours if interested and available, but not required)

You don't need to be available for all days and shifts, just list your availability in your application. Slightly flexible with schedule, like needing slightly different hours like staring at 8am or 9am, etc.

Note: this job involves helping someone with very limited mobility with their daily care and requires a moderate amount of stamina and physical abilities to perform essential job functions that include lifting, pushing, or turning about 25 lbs, bending, squatting, gripping, being on your feet for extended periods of time.

Must be able to pass HHSC’s criminal background check, valid ID for an ID9 check, and at least 18 years old.

Be prompt and reliable.

Must have reliable transportation to & from work.

Must be vaccinated and boosted for COVID-19. Required to wear high quality (kn95 or n95 equivalent) well fitted mask during shift, which I provide at no cost. Note: I can help getting updated COVID shot at no cost to you as well if you qualify.

Pay: $13.90/hour (payroll every 2 weeks via direct deposit) $20-25 a day cash stipend (paid weekly).

LBGTQ friendly employer

No experience needed, willing to train.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $13.90 - $20.16 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to wear high quality (kn95 or n95 equivalent) well fitted mask during shift, which I provide at no cost?
• Are you able to stand for extended periods of time, roll-push-pull and lift about 25 lbs, and have a moderate level of stamina?
• What would be your regular mode of transportation to and from work?
• What is your preferred method to be contacted about this job? (ex. Indeed Messenger, phone call or text? If so please give phone number)
• Are you fully vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19 and can provide proof of vaccination? Or willing to get COVID booster within a week or before stating the job? Note: I can help getting updated COVID shot at no cost to you as well if you qualify.
• What days of the week are you available to work M-F 8:30am-12:30pm, Sat/Sun 8:30am-12:30pm ? (List days of the week, it varies, or needing slightly different hours like starting at 8amor 9am, etc.)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• San Antonio, TX 78249 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $14 - $20