Pick up assisted living shifts that pay per shift, on your schedule.
CareRelay connects verified CNAs, LPNs, RNs, and Med Techs with Michigan facilities looking to fill shifts fast. No agency markup. No app to install. Offers come straight to your phone.
- Verified caregivers in pool
- 120+
- Avg. shift acceptance time
- < 9 min
- Median CNA pay rate
- $22 – $28
CareRelay
🏥 Open shift: CNA · Willow Grove Memory Care · Tonight 11p–7a · $26/hr · Northville, MI. Reply YES to claim.
YES
CareRelay
✅ You got it. Park in the south lot. Check in at the front desk. Pre-shift notes coming next.
What you get
Built for working caregivers, not for agency margins.
We make our money from facilities, not from skimming your hourly rate. The numbers on your shift offer are the numbers that hit your account.
Per-shift pay, plain and clear
Every shift offer shows the role, location, hours, and rate before you accept. No bait-and-switch. No agency markup pulling from your wage.
Offers come by text
No app to install. Open shifts come straight to your phone by SMS. Reply to claim. Reply STOP any time and we pause offers.
You pick the shifts that fit
Day, evening, overnight, weekend. Pick what works. There is no minimum hour requirement and no penalty for going quiet between shifts.
We do the credentialing legwork
We primary-source your license through Michigan LARA, run the background check, and store your work eligibility once. You don't repeat the paperwork on every shift.
How it works
Four steps from application to your first paycheck.
Most caregivers go from applying to picking up their first CareRelay shift inside of one week.
- 1
Apply in about 7 minutes
Tell us your role, license, and the areas you want to work. Upload your license and ID. That's it for now.
- 2
We verify you
We primary-source your license through Michigan LARA and run an FCRA-compliant background check. Most caregivers are cleared in 2–3 business days.
- 3
Get shift offers by SMS
When a facility posts a matching shift, you get a text. The first qualified caregiver to reply YES gets the shift.
- 4
Work the shift, get paid
Clock in, do your shift, clock out. We pay you on the agreed schedule for that shift — no chasing facility AP, no invoices.
Pay & shifts
One rate per shift. Disclosed up front. Paid on schedule.
Shift offers from CareRelay show role, location, hours, and rate before you commit. Pick the ones that work, ignore the rest. We don't penalize you for declining.
- Same-day claim, locked rate. Whatever rate is on the offer is what you're paid for the shift.
- Urgency uplift. Shifts going out under 6 hours' notice carry a clearly flagged premium rate.
- No agency cut from your rate. Our fee comes from the facility, not from your wage.
- 1099 by default. CareRelay caregivers are independent contractors. Set aside for taxes accordingly — we'll send the forms you need.
CNA · Willow Grove · Memory Care
- Date
- Tonight, 11p – 7a
- Rate
- $26 / hr · 8 hrs
- Location
- Northville, MI
- Total for shift
- $208.00
Reply YES to claim.
First eligible caregiver to reply gets the shift. We'll confirm by text within 30 seconds.
Who can join
Roles we are onboarding right now in Michigan.
You must be 18+, legally authorized to work in the U.S., and hold a current credential for the role you want to work.
CNA
Certified Nursing Assistant
Active Michigan CNA registry listing in good standing.
LPN
Licensed Practical Nurse
Active, unencumbered Michigan LPN license.
RN
Registered Nurse
Active, unencumbered Michigan or compact RN license.
Med Tech
Medication Technician
Current state-approved med tech / med pass certification.
Caregiver
Direct care / resident aide
Willing to pass our background check and complete onboarding.
FAQ
The questions caregivers ask before applying.
Have one we missed? Email caregivers@carerelay.health.
- Are CareRelay caregivers employees or contractors?
- Caregivers on CareRelay are independent contractors and work under a per-shift service engagement. CareRelay is not your employer. You are responsible for your own taxes; we'll send any required tax forms based on what you earn through the platform.
- How does pay work?
- Each shift offer shows the rate before you accept. CareRelay pays you per filled shift on the schedule we agree to during onboarding. There is no agency markup pulling from your hourly rate — what you see is what you make for that shift.
- Do I need a smartphone or app?
- No. Shift offers come as plain text messages. If you can receive a text, you can pick up shifts on CareRelay. We do have a web dashboard for caregivers who want to see their schedule and earnings, but it's optional.
- What if I'm unavailable for a while?
- Reply STOP to any shift offer text and we'll pause dispatch. Text us when you're ready to start receiving offers again. There is no penalty for going quiet — we want reliable caregivers, not stretched-thin ones.
- Do you only operate in Michigan?
- For now, yes. CareRelay is starting with assisted living homes in Michigan. We'll expand to other states once we're running smoothly here.
- What happens if I get hurt on a shift?
- You're an independent contractor, so we strongly recommend carrying your own occupational accident or short-term disability coverage. Some facilities also extend their own protections to contracted caregivers; we'll surface that on the shift offer when applicable.
Ready to start picking up CareRelay shifts?
Most caregivers are verified inside 2–3 business days. After that, shift offers come to you — no chasing schedulers, no circular text threads.