Search the newspapers in Huntsville, such as "The Huntsville Times." Private families often place classified ads in the paper when they are seeking a private caregiver. Domestic placement agencies also often place advertisements when seeking caregivers to hire out to clients who are seeking a private caregiver. Place an ad yourself, stating that you are seeking employment as a private caregiver. Give your phone number and the shift that you are willing to work. Families could see the ad and contact you.
Contact in-home health care agencies in the Huntsville area. Agencies in Huntsville include Amedisys Home Health of Huntsville, HGA Homecare of Huntsville, Mid-South Home Health Agency and Spectrum Home Health Agency. Agencies have clients that may be seeking a private caregiver with specific personality traits or qualifications. Some in-home health care agencies can hire you on a salary basis to care for the client through their service. Other agencies will charge a finding fee to the client, and you will work for the client on a private basis.
Search online job boards, such as Craigslist or Monster, for private caregiver jobs in Huntsville.
Inform friends and family that you are seeking employment as a private caregiver. Word of mouth could spread fast.
Check with AlabamaRespite.org. They could direct you to some agencies in the Huntsville area that are hiring private caregivers.
