Weekend On-Call Caregiver – Fri–Sun

Pay: $17.00–$19.00 per hour, based on experience and certification

Home Care Assistance – Albuquerque, NM

Permanent Weekend Schedule | 8:00 AM–8:00 PM | Guaranteed Shift Pay

Are you a dependable caregiver who enjoys variety and can adapt to changing client needs? Home Care Assistance is hiring a reliable caregiver for a permanent on-call coverage position every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

This position is designed to provide coverage when scheduled caregivers call out. You will report to our Albuquerque office at 8:00 AM and remain available to be dispatched to clients who need coverage throughout your shift.

Important:
This is an office-based standby and dispatch position, not a traditional shift at one assigned client's home.

You will be paid for your entire scheduled shift, whether you are dispatched to a client or remain on standby, in accordance with company policy.

• Competitive pay based on experience and certifications
• Additional $1 per hour for Saturday and Sunday shifts
• $175 Perfect Attendance Bonus every biweekly pay period for eligible employees
• 73% employer-paid medical insurance
• Dental, vision, life, and accident insurance options
• 401(k) with 4% company match
• Tuition reimbursement for CNA and nursing programs
• Paid orientation and hands-on training
• Mileage reimbursement for qualifying client transportation
• Overtime opportunities when available
• Tapcheck Daily Pay access
• 24/7 local office support

Your starting rate is based on your qualifying experience and certifications:

• $16/hour: 6+ months of caregiving experience
• $17/hour: Medical Assistant certification or 4+ years of caregiving experience
• $18/hour: CNA
• +$1/hour: Saturday and Sunday shifts

Final pay is based on verified experience, applicable certifications, and the position offered.

• Days: Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
• Hours: 8:00 AM–8:00 PM
• Location: Report to our Albuquerque office at 8:00 AM and remain available for dispatch as directed.
• Standby: You must be comfortable spending downtime at the office while waiting for a coverage assignment.
• Dispatch: When a caregiver calls out and coverage is needed, you must answer your phone and be ready to travel to the assigned client's home.
• Travel: You must be willing to drive anywhere within our Albuquerque service area.
• Pay: You will be paid for your entire scheduled shift, whether you are dispatched or remain on standby.

This role requires flexibility, dependability, and the ability to respond to changing staffing needs throughout the day.

As an on-call caregiver, you will provide non-medical, one-on-one care to seniors in their homes when coverage is needed. Responsibilities may include:

• Assisting with bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting
• Performing full transfers and pivot transfers safely
• Supporting mobility, fall prevention, and daily activities
• Using transfer equipment, including gait belts and Hoyer lifts, as appropriate and trained
• Providing care for clients living with dementia or Alzheimer's disease, including managing related behaviors with patience and professionalism
• Preparing meals and assisting with daily routines
• Providing medication reminders
• Performing light housekeeping and laundry
• Providing companionship and emotional support
• Following client care plans and safety procedures
• Responding to last‑minute assignments and adapting to different client needs

• A dependable, flexible, and compassionate caregiver
• A valid driver's license and reliable personal vehicle
• Willingness to drive throughout the Albuquerque service area
• Comfort working with a variety of clients and care needs
• Experience or demonstrated competency with full…