On Call Caregiver (30 Hours Guaranteed)

Job Description

Job Description

Right at Home Cleveland West is seeking a dependable, compassionate OnCall Caregiver to support clients across our Cuyahoga West and Lorain Counties service area. This role is ideal for a flexible caregiver who is comfortable stepping into assignments on short notice, across  days, evenings, overnights, and weekends . To recognize your commitment to availability, this position offers guaranteed pay for 30 hours per week even if you are not scheduled or do not work the full 30 hours.

What You’ll Do

• Provide personcentered inhome care including companionship, personal care (bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting), mobility assistance, meal preparation, light housekeeping, and medication reminders.

• Follow individualized care plans and document care provided using agency systems.

• Communicate promptly with the office regarding shift acceptance, client updates, changes in condition, and schedule status.

• Maintain professional boundaries, respect client rights and privacy, and uphold agency standards.

• Drive to client homes throughout the Cleveland West service area; adapt quickly to new home environments and care routines.

• Respond to oncall needs by accepting and working shortnotice or sameday shifts, including weekends and holidays as needed.

Schedule & Availability

• Oncall coverage required across all shifts (days/evenings/overnights) and weekends ; actual assignments will vary weektoweek based on client needs.

• Must be reachable by phone/text during assigned oncall periods and able to arrive at client shifts reliably and on time.

Compensation

• Guaranteed pay: 30 hours/week at your base hourly rate, even if fewer hours are worked.

• Additional pay for hours worked beyond 30 hours/week at the same base rate.

• Overtime per applicable laws for hours over 40 in a workweek.

Qualifications

• Required:

  • 18+ years of age.

  • Valid driver’s license, reliable insured vehicle , and the ability to travel to client homes across the Cleveland West area.

  • Ability to lift, transfer, and position clients as needed; stand, bend, and perform household tasks safely.

  • Clear background check; eligibility to work in the U.S.

  • Smartphone proficiency for scheduling, documentation, and communication.

• Preferred:

  • Prior caregiving experience (home care, facility, or family caregiving).

  • Current STNA/CNA, HHA, or related certification.

  • Experience with dementia care, safe transfers, and hospice support.

Skills & Traits We Value

• Reliability, flexibility, and a calm approach to lastminute changes.

• Strong communication and teamwork with clients, families, and office staff.

• Empathy, dignity, and respect in every interaction.

• Professionalism, punctuality, and excellent problemsolving.

Compliance & Standards

• Adhere to all Right at Home policies, state regulations, and infectioncontrol protocols.

• Complete required orientation and ongoing training/CEs.