Student Caregiver

About the role

Olera MedJobs connects pre-health students with student-friendly, local home care agencies hiring paid caregivers. Earn $10–$17/hour, work around your class schedule, and gain hands-on experience supporting older adults. You’ll also receive mentorship from Dr. Logan DuBose, MD, MBA, a primary care physician and co-founder of Olera, with guidance to help you prepare for professional school and your future healthcare career.

Responsibilities

• Conversation and companionship
• Medication reminders and patient monitoring
• Transportation, errands, and grocery shopping
• Light housekeeping and laundry
• Personal care assistance
• Transfers and mobility assistance

Qualifications

• Can work at least 15 hours per week
• Commit for at least 3 months (multiple semesters preferred)
• Have a genuine interest in helping others
• Willing to learn new caregiving skills
• Have access to a personal vehicle
• Valid auto insurance
• Prior caregiving experience is helpful but not required

Required Skills

• Reliability and compassion
• Willingness to learn new caregiving skills
• Ability to provide conversation and companionship
• Ability to assist with medication management and patient monitoring
• Ability to provide transportation, run errands, and assist with grocery shopping
• Ability to perform light housekeeping and laundry
• Ability to assist with personal care
• Ability to assist with transfers and mobility

Equal Opportunity Statement

Olera connects pre-health students with student-friendly, local home care agencies hiring paid caregivers. All qualified students with a genuine interest in helping others and willingness to learn new caregiving skills are encouraged to apply. Local home care agencies may provide training depending on the position, and opportunities are matched based on availability and the needs of local care providers.

Additional Program Details

• $10–$17/hour
• Flexible scheduling around your classes
• Hands-on caregiving experience
• Physician mentorship + professional school guidance
• Opportunity to earn references + a recommendation letter

Built for Pre-Health Students

This program is designed to give you more than a part-time job. As you gain caregiving experience, Dr. DuBose and the Olera team can support you with: Professional school guidance, Personal statement and application support, Mock interview preparation, Mentorship as you build your healthcare experience.

Flexible Scheduling

We know your classes come first. Most opportunities are part-time, with schedules varying based on your availability and the needs of local care providers.

Apply Now

Create your Olera profile (at https://olera.care/medjobs/families) to tell us about your experience, interests, and availability. Our team will help connect you with local caregiving opportunities that may be a good fit. Get paid. Gain experience. Get into professional school. Make a difference.