Per Diem Caregiver

Per Diem Caregiver Hands at Home Care Services

Flexible Schedule Supplemental Income Meaningful Work In the Montpelier VT area!

Pay range:$23 -$27 per hour

Hands at Home Care Services is seeking reliable compassionate Per Diem Caregivers to support clients in their homes. This role is perfect for someone who wants true flexibility while still being dependable consistent and committed to excellent care.

Per Diem caregivers fill gap shifts same-day/next-day coverage short shifts and temporary coverage. This is not a guaranteed-hours position and is not for someone seeking recurring weekly schedules.

What Makes This Per Diem Role Different

To protect clients and our corecaregiving team Per Diem caregivers must:

• Be consistently reliable once they accept a shift
• Complete all documentation during or immediately after each visit
• Feel comfortable with urgent or short-notice coverage
• Adapt quickly to different client homes and care needs
• Work at least 20 hours per month to remain active
• Communicate clearly and promptly with the office

This ensures per diem flexibility never compromises care quality.

Responsibilities:

• Provide personal care andADL support
• Assist with mobility transfers and fall prevention
• Support clients with meals hydration and light household tasks
• Follow individualized care plans
• Document allADLs and care notes in AxisCare before the shift closes
• Communicate any concerns or changes promptly
• Provide temporary or short-notice backup coverage
• Maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality
  
  

Requirements:

• Previouscaregiving or facility experience preferred (Caregiver LNA PSS DSP PCA CNA etc.)
• Ability to work some evenings weekends or short shifts
• Reliable transportation
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Ability to work independently in client homes
• Comfort working with a variety of client personalities and needs
• Dependable attendance once shifts are accepted
  
  

Schedule Expectations This Per Diem role offers flexibility:

• You choose when you are available
• You pick up open shifts through our scheduling team
• You must work 20 hours per month minimum
• You will not receive a set weekly schedule
• You will not be assigned recurring weekly clients
  
  

Common assignments include:

• Same-day shifts
• Next-day coverage
• Short shifts (14 hours)
• Vacation/leave coverage

High-acuity clients are assigned only when appropriate skills and competency are verified.

Training & Onboarding We provide a streamlined onboarding track:

• Quick orientation to policies and documentation
• SimpleADL and care-note training
• Skill verification before client assignments
• Limited shadow shifts (only if required for safety)
  
  

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay
• Flexible scheduling you control
• Supportive office and scheduling team
• Opportunities to pick up last-minute or short shifts
• Access to training resources
• A meaningful role helping people remain safe at home
  
  

Who Thrives in This Role

• Caregivers with another job seeking extra income
• Parents or students needing schedule flexibility
• LNAs/PSS/Caregivers who enjoy variety
• People who want occasional work without long-term commitments
  
  

Who This Role Is Not For

• Anyone seeking guaranteed weekly hours
• Caregivers who dislike documentation
• Individuals unable to commit to reliability once scheduled
• Those who want recurring weekly clients
  
  

Apply Today

If you are dependable caring and ready to make a difference with a schedule that works for you wed love to connect. Apply now to join a team that values reliability respect and exceptional care.