Job Description
Job Description
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?
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$14.00 per hour minimum, while you are on a shift work assignment.
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$10.00 per hour, while you are on a 24hour assignment.
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$150.00 stipend + hourly rate per hours worked.
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Paid travel time at hourly rate to and from all assignments while on call.
What are my duties?
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Be available to take any assignment 24 hours a day, while you are on-call.
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Attend scheduled staff meetings.
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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?
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An on-call shift is from Friday Afternoon 4:00pm through Monday at Noon, 12:00pm.
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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.
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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:
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Verifiable relevant experience (memory care and transference experience is preferred)
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Valid Driver License
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Reliable transportation with current auto insurance (you will still be driving a company car)
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Be able to pass agency background checks
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Be able to pass a drug screen
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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.