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