Caregiver / PCA - Companionship & Dementia Care
- Weekly pay
- Driver's license
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This posting states $16–$17 an hour. Open caregiver jobs in Nevada post a median of $18 an hour, the middle half $17–$20, across 37 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post. Caregivers employed in Nevada earn a median of $16.19 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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- Attendants must be at least 18, complete the agency's training program (including on-the-job instruction) before working independently, be trained in documentation, client rights, aging and disability needs, communication, first aid and CPR, and personal care skills, and be evaluated and found competent by the agency (NAC 449.3975, 449.3977).
- Staying active: At least 8 hours of training every year (NAC 449.3975).
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About the job
Caregiver / PCA – Companionship & Dementia Care
Specific Assignment | Henderson, NV 89014
BrightStar Care is hiring an experienced, personable caregiver for an ongoing assignment with a male client who is looking for a buddy he can connect with - someone who enjoys conversation, sharing interests, and spending time together while providing dependable care.
He enjoys Motown music, sports, and getting out into the community several times daily , including barbershop appointments. Along with companionship, he needs assistance with bathing, toileting, hygiene, and other personal needs. He is very private about personal care and values discreet, respectful assistance.
Pay: $16–$17 per hour, paid weekly, plus mileage reimbursement for client transportation
Schedule: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 8 a.m.–8 p.m.
Location: Henderson, NV 89014
Key Responsibilities
- Build a comfortable connection through conversation, music, sports, and shared activities.
- Drive and accompany the client on multiple daily outings, including barbershop appointments.
- Assist with bathing, dressing, hygiene, and toileting while protecting his privacy and dignity.
- Provide attentive dementia care, including calm reassurance during agitation and supervision and redirection for wandering.
- Assist with safe transfers and repositioning according to the care plan.
- Provide light housekeeping, meal preparation, and pet care.
- Report changes or concerns promptly to the office.
Qualifications
- At least two years of caregiving experience , including dementia care.
- Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 100 pounds , with or without reasonable accommodation, using appropriate equipment and assistance according to the care plan.
- Current driver’s license, auto insurance, and a reliable vehicle suitable for client transportation.
- Willing and able to participate in multiple daily outings.
- Comfortable working in a home with two dogs .
- Valid physical and a negative two-step TB test.
- Current CPR and First Aid certifications.
- Consistent availability for all three days: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 8 a.m.–8 p.m.
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Mileage reimbursement for client transportation
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) with a 4% match
From BrightStar Care Franchise Network's job posting, checked 12 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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