Senior Caregiver

Job Summary

Alumni Home Care is a boutique home care agency that puts our Caregivers first. As a Caregiver, you will be a critical member of our growing team, with a direct line to the agency owner and opportunities for advancement.

• Pay Range: $15 - $18 an hour base.
• Bonuses Offered: $500 sign-on bonus, short shift bonus (up to $35 an hour), $250 employee referral bonus, year end performance bonus.
• Quick Hiring Process:
  Response within minutes, virtual interviews, paid orientation.
• Shift Options:
  Full-time, Part-time, Short Shifts, 12 Hour Shifts.
• Locations:
  Inner Loop / Central Houston, West University, Bellaire, Galleria, Memorial / West Houston, and more.
• Perfect For:
  Experienced Caregivers, Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), Home Health Aides (HHAs), Personal Care Assistants (PCAs).

We move fast (and pay you for your time)

• Virtual interviews scheduled within 24 hours of your application.
• Orientation scheduled within 3 business days.
• Paid for orientation.
• $500 sign-on bonus for new hires.

Industry-leading compensation and benefits

• Competitive hourly pay ($15 - $18 hourly base).
• $500 sign-on bonus.
• Flexible scheduling—morning, evening, overnight, and weekend shifts available.
• Short shift premium wages of up to $35 per hour.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) to recharge and take care of yourself.
• Holiday pay for working holidays.
• Overtime pay when you pick up extra hours.
• Mileage reimbursement for driving between clients.
• $250 referral bonuses when you recommend qualified candidates who join our team.
• Same-day access to your earned wages through Daily Pay—get paid when you need it, not just on payday.

• You will be a founding member of our team, given priority in scheduling and a real say in shaping company culture.
• Paid professional training to enhance your skills.
• Real advancement opportunities as we grow—the skilled Caregivers we hire today will have opportunities to take on leadership roles tomorrow.

• Thoughtful client matching based on your skills, personality, and availability.
• Office staff who truly listen and work around your schedule.
• 1-on-1 care assignments so you can build meaningful relationships with clients.
• A team environment where you're valued, not just a number.

As a Caregiver, you will be responsible for ensuring clients receive the critical assistance outlined in their personalized care plans. Day-to-day responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Personal care assistance: bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting.
• Mobility support: transfers, walking assistance, range of motion exercises.
• Medication reminders.
• Meal planning and preparation.
• Light housekeeping.
• Companionship and emotional support—sometimes the conversation is the care.
• Transportation assistance for appointments and errands (as needed).
• Care for clients with Alzheimer’s, dementia, and movement disorders.
• Observation and communication: reporting changes in client condition to our care team.

Required qualifications:

• 18 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 1 year of professional caregiving experience in home care, hospital, assisted living, memory care, nursing home, hospice, or similar healthcare setting.
• Professional references who can verify your caregiving experience.
• Valid driver's license, auto insurance and access to a reliable personal vehicle.
• Ability to pass background checks and drug screening.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain during paid training)

Desired traits:

• Show up on time and communicate proactively with clients and our office.
• Treat clients with respect, patience, dignity, and kindness.
• Be dependable, detail-oriented, and professional.
• Have superior interpersonal skills and a warm, sociable personality.
• Genuinely care about making a difference in people's lives.
• Are trustworthy and honorable in all aspects of care.
• Dementia or Alzheimer’s experience is preferred.

Physical requirements:

• Lift 25 lbs and assist with transfers using proper equipment.
• Use gait belts and other mobility aids safely and effectively.
• Stand, walk, bend,…