Job Description
Right at Home offers in home care for seniors and adults who require assistance to live independently. They need overnight Caregivers for their San Antonio team right now. Night shift caregiving is better paid than day shifts and the work is generally more calm - most clients are sleeping for much of your shift. But you must be on the look-out and ready to help them if they wake up, and need help.
This is a good role for those who like to work nights or have day time commitments they can’t give up. Some people are far better suited to overnight hours than early morning starts.
Responsibilities
- Be present in the client’s home during the night shift
- Help clients who wake up and require assistance to the bathroom
- Ensure client is comfortable and settled for bed
- Make a light evening snack or bedtime drink if needed
- Watch the client and respond quickly if the client becomes ill during the night.
- Morning personal care at the end of the shift – washing, dressing & breakfast
- Brief report on how the night has gone and anything the day team needs to know Hand over properly to the day caregiver or family member at the end of your shift
Pay and Hours
- $14.50 – $17.50 per hour — night shift premium included
- Full time overnight shifts: 10pm to 6am
- Sunday to Thursday or Tuesday to Saturday options available
- Weekly pay
- Consistent schedule so your nights are predictable
What Right at Home Offers
- Night shift pay premium on top of base rate
- Weekly pay
- Consistent client assignments where possible
- Paid training before your first overnight shift
- Health benefits for full time employees
- Supportive on-call team available throughout the night if you need help
About Right at Home
Right at Home was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. They operate franchise locations across more than 45 US states and several other countries. Their San Antonio office has been providing home care services in the city for many years. They are consistently recognised as one of the top home care franchise networks in the United States.
Quick Answers
What happens if the client has a medical emergency during the night?
Right at Home trains all caregivers on emergency procedures. You call 911 immediately and then contact the Right at Home on-call line. You will never be expected to handle a medical emergency alone.
Can I sleep during the overnight shift if the client is asleep?
This depends on the care plan for each client. Some overnight assignments allow for rest periods. Others require you to stay awake. This will be confirmed before your assignment starts.
Is overnight pay higher than day shifts?
Yes. Night shift caregivers at Right at Home receive a pay premium on top of the standard hourly rate.
Requirements
- Right to work in the United States
- 18 years or older
- Able to stay awake and alert through an overnight shift
- Comfortable staying in a client's home overnight
- Patient and calm if a client wakes up confused or distressed during the night
- Clean background check required
- CPR certification preferred — Right at Home can assist with this
- Previous caregiving or healthcare experience is a plus but not required
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