Standby Caregiver – Guaranteed 30 Hours

Job overview

The Standby Caregiver role is onsite across the agency’s client service areas around Manville, NJ; compensation is $20 per hour. A Place At Home – Somerville provides care intended to support seniors and their families. The caregiver provides temporary coverage when scheduled caregivers are unavailable, supports new clients until permanent caregivers are assigned, and fills open or short-term shifts. The role helps maintain continuity of care in accordance with client care plans and agency policies, with office or administrative tasks possible when needed and qualified.

What you'll do

• Cover shifts when regular caregivers call out or are unavailable
• provide temporary care for new clients until a permanent caregiver is assigned
• fill open or short-term shifts based on agency needs
• provide care according to client care plans and agency policies
• assist with office or administrative tasks when needed and qualified
• remain available for designated standby coverage
• communicate availability and schedule changes promptly.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

standby caregiver

senior care

home care

temporary coverage

client care plans

guaranteed 30 hours

manville nj

a place at home somerville

full-time

weekend standby payment

mileage reimbursement

paid sick time

holiday pay

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Guaranteed 30 hours, weekend standby payment, mileage reimbursement, competitive holiday pay, paid sick time, and reward and incentive programs.

Why this role

Guaranteed 30 hours, weekend standby payment, and mileage reimbursement; the role requires travel to different client locations.

About the employer

A Place At Home Somerville is hiring for this role. Industry: Home Health Care Services. Sector: 62.