Supporting
caregivers means better care.

We want to hire the best caregivers, because that leads to the best care for our clients. If you are a home health aide, certified nursing assistant (CNA), licensed vocational nurse (LVN), or simply someone with a passion for caregiving, we want to hear from you. We give our caregivers the support, training, compensation, and benefits to build a career. No one is there for caregivers like A First Name Basis. Join our team.

Our non-medical in-home care spans personal care, meal prep, light housekeeping, medication management, companionship, and sometimes transportation. This section of the website details many common caregiver responsibilities.

Yes. We will train you for any aspects of the job that you may be less familiar with. We set our caregivers up for success. As part of your training, you will receive first aid training, CPR certification, fall prevention certification, as well as Alzheimer’s and dementia care training. (This training is at our expense at A First Name Basis, not yours.) You will also receive 16+ hours of continuing education each year – again at no cost to you. In fact, you’ll be paid your hourly rate for those 16+ hours of refresher courses each year. See our 21-point evaluation and training program for caregivers.

A First Name Basis provides non-medical in-home care for two client groups: (1) older adults, and (2) intellectually or developmentally disabled adults and children. You will be helping these clients maintain a level of independence at home. You will be making a profound difference in their lives, helping them to experience meaningful moments and beautiful days.

Yes. Like any job, caregiving can have its challenges from time to time. But, in the big picture, our caregivers find the work to be deeply rewarding. Many caregivers with A First Name Basis build deep affection for their clients: In fact, our average caregiver-to-client relationship exceeds four years. A First Name Basis also stands out for how we support caregivers. We give caregivers the training, compensation, and benefits to build a career.

Our full-time caregivers are scheduled for 40 hours a week, but they can choose to pick up extra shifts too, if they want. A First Name Basis has many clients who require 24/7 care, so we also have night shifts available. If your schedule is flexible, it’s easy to pick up extra shifts using our secure mobile app.

In most cases, yes. In some instances, it might be possible to use public transportation to get to a client’s house.

Some clients have transportation needs. When that has been coordinated in advance, caregivers might drive clients to the grocery store, a doctor’s appointment, or the city park on a nice day. To drive for clients, you will need a valid driver’s license, an up-to-date state car registration, and personal auto insurance (minimum state-required liability coverage or greater). A First Name Basis also provides non-owned auto insurance coverage, which gives our caregivers and clients a second layer of protection.

We offer caregivers market-leading hourly pay, based on their experience, skill set, and qualifications (such as certified nursing assistants or licensed vocational nurses). We also offer incentive pay. You can get paid twice a month or you can use DailyPay to get paid daily, if you prefer.

Our full-time employees are eligible for health and dental insurance after working for us for just six months. We also offer full-time caregivers access to a 401(k) retirement plan, with an employer contribution based on what you put in.

We want to hear from you! Caregiving with A First Name Basis can be a rewarding career path. Apply online now or call our Caregiver Career Hotline at 800-557-5525.