How to hire a passer

How to hire a passer, step by step

Here's a step-by-step passer hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a passer job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new passer
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a passer, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a passer to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a passer that fits the bill.

   This list presents passer salaries for various positions.

   Type of Passer	Description	Hourly rate
   Passer	Retail sales workers include both those who sell retail merchandise, such as clothing, furniture, and automobiles, (called retail salespersons) and those who sell spare and replacement parts and equipment, especially car parts (called parts salespersons). Both types of workers help customers find the products they want and process customers’ payments.	$10-17
   Med Technician	Typically working in hospitals or private clinics, a med technician specializes in collecting blood or bodily fluids and analyzing them through laboratory tests. The results of these tests will be a vital factor in diagnosing a patient's condition and what treatment a physician should give... Show more	$14-30
   Retail Sales Consultant	The primary job of retail sales consultants is to approach customers, identify their needs, and recommend services or products to fulfill those needs. They should be knowledgeable about the functionality and technical specifications of their products as they are the ones who demonstrate these products to customers... Show more	$15-25

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Patients
   • Resident Care
   • CPR
   • Food Trays
   • Vital Signs
   • Tray Line
   • Blood Pressure
   • ADL
   • Patient Care
   • Administer Medications
   • Memory Care
   • Catheter
   • Meal Preparation
   • Direct Care

   Responsibilities:

   • Push carts full of food trays and deliver to patients, then collect dirty/used trays and return them to dish room.
   • Change follies, empty and properly clean useable catheter.
   • Assist residents with ADL's, medication, and treatments.
   • Provide wound care, colostomy cleaning and changes and Foley catheter care and bag changes.
   • Complete medication disbursement and cpr training.
   • Utilize knowledge of electronics, medical terminology, human anatomy, physiology, chemistry and physics.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your passer job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A passer can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, passers' average salary in virginia is 50% less than in hawaii.
   • Seniority. Entry-level passers 42% less than senior-level passers.
   • Certifications. A passer with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a passer's salary.

   Average passer salary

   $13.51hourly

   $28,101 yearly

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   Entry-level passer salary

   $21,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 26, 2025

4. Writing a passer job description

   A passer job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a passer job description:

   Passer job description example

   Eden Senior Care, founded in 2016, is a growing Healthcare Management company, focused on managing and operating Skilled Nursing, Rehabilitation and Assisted Living communities in Minnesota & Wisconsin. Our mission with each community is to support their success by providing strong leadership, corporate support, and the resources and tools to realize their goals. Eden promotes and encourages the success of each of its employees and values the individual experience of its guests and their families.
   Bella Vista of Eden , part of the Eden Senior Care Network, an Assisted Living facility is seeking for a Certified Med Passer for our wonderful Assisted Living facility!
   Position: Med Passer
   Take Advantage of our extensive Tuition Reimbursement/ Student Loan Repayment program for up to $5,250 a year.
   
   *Our wages start at $17.00 an hour + .75 perfect attendance bonus + $1 differential for NOC SHIFT and a $2 differential for all weekend shifts
   The position is responsible for providing assistance to residents in the Memory Care Program with their activities of daily living, enabling them to lead a quality life while maintaining their dignity. This position reports to the Memory Care Director. Other duties include providing and documenting responses from therapeutic activities as well as take medical records regarding blood pressure, pulse, respiratory function and weight.
   Essential Functions
   Provide kind, caring, and consistent companionship and support.
   Provide assistance, encouragement, and restorative interventions, as needed, for Memory Care residents to be as independent as possible in their activities of daily living including but not limited to: bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, feeding, and mobility.
   Participate in and lead one on one and group activities.
   Serve residents during mealtime, assist with memory care laundry, and basic housekeeping within the memory care neighborhood.
   Adhere to and is a champion for the Embrace Memory Care philosophy.
   Document daily according to memory care policies and procedures and state regulations, including but not limited to, the communication of any resident concerns, change in condition, or related topics.
   Ensure that SLC policy and procedure is followed to maintain a safe work environment through the prevention of accidents, the preservation of equipment, and training of staff on safe working practices.
   Ensure that resident/family/employee concerns receive timely response and follow up, thus striving to provide a high level of customer satisfaction.
   Perform all other duties as assigned.
   
   
   Requirements
   You love working with people and handle everyday challenges with a smile!
   Experienced in long-term care or Assistant Living
   Able to communicate well in both verbal and written forms
   Committed to interacting professionally and with care toward residents, families, and other staff
   
   
   BenefitsDepending on the employment status, candidates who join Eden Senior care to provide a top resident experience can expect competitive wages and the following benefits package:
   Health, Dental and Vision benefit
   Vacation/Holiday/Sick time
   Supportive working environment and culture
   Tuition Reimbursement / Student Loan Repayment Program up to $5,250 a year
   #INDBLHP
   
   Keywords: Caregiver, Assisted living, caregiving, hiring immediately, in home caregiver, cna, personal care assistant, nursing assistant, personal care aide, resident assistant, bella vista, HHA, Home Health Aide, CNA, Nursing assistant CNA, Med passer

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find passers for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your passer job on Zippia to find and recruit passer candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites such as salesjobs, salesheads, allretailjobs.com, sales trax.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit passers, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new passer

   Once you've decided on a perfect passer candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new passer. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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