Caregiver

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

Alumni Home Care is a boutique home care agency that puts our Caregivers first. As a Caregiver, you will be a critical member of our growing team, with a direct line to the agency owner and opportunities for advancement.

• Pay Range : $15 / hour base.

• Bonuses Offered : Sign-on bonus, short shift bonus (up to $35 an hour), employee referral bonus, year end performance bonus.

• Quick Hiring Process: Response within minutes, virtual interviews, paid orientation.

• Shift Options : Full-time, Part-time, Short Shifts, 12 Hour Shifts.

• Locations : Inner Loop / Central Houston, West University, Bellaire, Galleria, Memorial / West Houston, Katy, Sugar Land, Cypress, and more.

• Perfect For : Experienced Caregivers, Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), Home Health Aides (HHAs), Personal Care Assistants (PCAs).

We move fast (and pay you for your time)

• Virtual interviews scheduled within 24 hours of your application.

• Orientation scheduled within 3 business days.

• Paid for orientation.

• Sign on bonus for new hires.

Industry-leading compensation and benefits

• Competitive hourly pay ($15 hourly base).

• Eligible for sign-on and retention bonus, paid at 1 and 3 months.

• Flexible scheduling—morning, evening, overnight, and weekend shifts available.

• Short shift premium wages of over $30 per hour.

• Paid Time Off (PTO) to recharge and take care of yourself.

• Holiday pay for working holidays.

• Overtime pay when you pick up extra hours.

• Mileage reimbursement for driving between clients.

• Referral bonuses when you recommend qualified candidates who join our team.

• Same-day access to your earned wages through TapCheck—get paid when you need it, not just on payday.

Career growth and development

• You will be a founding member of our team, given priority in scheduling and a real say in shaping company culture.

• Paid professional training to enhance your skills.

• Real advancement opportunities as we grow—the skilled Caregivers we hire today will have opportunities to take on leadership roles tomorrow.

The support you deserve

• Thoughtful client matching based on your skills, personality, and availability.

• Office staff who truly listen and work around your schedule.

• 1-on-1 care assignments so you can build meaningful relationships with clients.

• A team environment where you're valued, not just a number.

As a Caregiver, you will be responsible for ensuring clients receive the critical assistance outlined in their personalized care plans. Day-to-day responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Personal care assistance: bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting.

• Mobility support: transfers, walking assistance, range of motion exercises.

• Medication reminders.

• Meal planning and preparation.

• Light housekeeping.

• Companionship and emotional support—sometimes the conversation is the care.

• Transportation assistance for appointments and errands (as needed).

• Care for clients with Alzheimer’s, dementia, and movement disorders.

• Observation and communication: reporting changes in client condition to our care team.

Required qualifications:

• At least 1 year of professional caregiving experience in home care, hospital, assisted living, memory care, nursing home, hospice, or similar healthcare setting.

• Professional references who can verify your caregiving experience.

• Valid driver's license, auto insurance and access to a reliable personal vehicle.

• Ability to pass background checks and drug screening.

• Proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

• Current CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain during paid training)

• 18 years of age or older.

• High school diploma or GED.

Desired traits:

• Show up on time and communicate proactively with clients and our office.

• Treat clients with respect, patience, dignity, and kindness.

• Be dependable, detail-oriented, and professional.

• Have superior interpersonal skills and a warm, sociable personality.

• Genuinely care about making a difference in people's lives.

• Are trustworthy and honorable in all aspects of care.

• Dementia or Alzheimer’s experience is preferred.

Physical requirements:

• Lift 25 lbs and assist with transfers using proper equipment.

• Use gait belts and other mobility aids safely and effectively.

• Stand, walk, bend, kneel, and reach throughout your shift.

• Perform hands-on personal care tasks with manual dexterity.

• Travel between client locations as assigned.

Here's what happens next:

1. Submit your application online.
2. We'll contact you to schedule a virtual interview. (We usually respond within an hour).
3. Complete your paid orientation within days of your offer.
4. Start making a difference in the lives of our clients—and earn your sign-on bonus.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Alumni Home Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.