Weekend Caregiver

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Job Description:\n\nWEEKEND PRIVATE-DUTY CAREGIVER – DICKSON, TN | $18–$23/HR | SATURDAY & SUNDAY | 7 AM–7 PMNOW HIRING EXPERIENCED WEEKEND IN-HOME CAREGIVERS!ONGOING WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT | 12-HOUR DAY SHIFTS | 24 HOURS WEEKLY Company: Helping Hearts USA LLC Position: Experienced Weekend Private-Duty Caregiver / Personal Care Assistant Location: Dickson, Tennessee, and Surrounding Communities Pay: $18.00–$23.00 per hour Employment Type: Ongoing Part-Time / Weekend Private-Duty Care Schedule: Every Saturday and Sunday Shift Hours: 7:00 AM–7:00 PM Shift Length: 12 Hours Per Day Scheduled Hours: 24 Hours Per Week Weekend Availability: Both Saturday and Sunday Required Care Setting: Private Residence / One-on-One Client Care Home Environment: Multiple Household Pets, Including Dogs and Cats Pay is based on experience, qualifications, reliability, and availability.ARE YOU READY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE? Are you dependable, punctual, professional, outgoing, and passionate about making a difference in someone's life? Do you genuinely enjoy caring for others, building meaningful relationships, and providing compassionate, hands-on care that improves someone's quality of life? Are you comfortable providing care in a private home with multiple household pets, including dogs and cats? If so, we would love to welcome you to the Helping Hearts family! At Helping Hearts USA LLC, we believe exceptional care begins with exceptional caregivers. Our clients and their families depend on us for consistency, compassion, professionalism, and quality care every single day. We are seeking an experienced, dependable, compassionate, and professional caregiver for an ongoing weekend private-duty assignment in the Dickson, Tennessee area. This position requires a caregiver who can consistently work every Saturday and Sunday from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work, maintains a positive attitude, communicates effectively, and understands the importance of being fully present, attentive, and actively engaged throughout every shift. The ideal caregiver is patient, observant, proactive, comfortable working independently in a private home, and committed to maintaining the client's safety, dignity, independence, and overall quality of life.WE DO NOT HIRE SITTERS. WE HIRE CAREGIVERS! Our caregivers do more than simply sit with clients. They provide meaningful companionship, hands-on personal care, assistance with activities of daily living, housekeeping support, safety supervision, and active engagement. We value caregivers who take initiative, recognize what needs to be done, and complete their responsibilities without constant reminders. If you are looking for a meaningful weekend caregiving position where your dedication, experience, reliability, and professionalism truly matter, we encourage you to apply!THE CAREGIVER WE ARE LOOKING FORDEPENDABLE. PUNCTUAL. PROFESSIONAL. OUTGOING. COMPASSIONATE. PROACTIVE. ANIMAL-FRIENDLY. We are looking for someone who genuinely enjoys caregiving and understands the responsibility of caring for another person.OUR EXPECTATIONS DEPENDABILITY Consistently honor your accepted schedule. Maintain reliable attendance every Saturday and Sunday. Fulfill your professional commitments. Provide dependable, consistent weekend care. Understand that clients and their families rely on uninterrupted services. Demonstrate the ability to maintain a recurring weekend schedule. Complete all accepted shifts unless properly relieved or authorized by Operations. PUNCTUALITY Arrive on time for every scheduled shift. Be prepared to begin providing care at 7:00 AM. Report to work in the required company uniform. Plan ahead for traffic, transportation, weather, and personal obligations. Allow sufficient commuting time to reach the client's residence. Remain for the entire scheduled shift. PROFESSIONALISM Maintain respectful and effective communication. Demonstrate a positive, cooperative attitude. Maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality. Treat clients, families, coworkers, and office staff respectfully. Follow company policies and procedures. Demonstrate accountability and sound judgment. Represent Helping Hearts USA LLC professionally. OUTGOING PERSONALITY Be friendly, approachable, and conversational. Genuinely enjoy interacting with clients. Demonstrate warmth, kindness, and enthusiasm. Build positive and meaningful professional relationships. Encourage appropriate social interaction. Help create an uplifting and comfortable home environment. PROACTIVE CAREGIVING Take initiative without waiting for constant reminders. Recognize and address approved personal care needs. Complete assigned housekeeping responsibilities. Encourage meaningful companionship and daily activities. Monitor the client's environment for cleanliness and safety. Anticipate routine care needs while respecting client independence. Remain attentive to the client's changing needs. PATIENCE AND COMPASSION Provide care with empathy, understanding, and respect. Remain calm when clients experience confusion or frustration. Offer appropriate reassurance and emotional support. Respond professionally to challenging situations. Respect the client's dignity, privacy, comfort, and preferences. ACTIVE ENGAGEMENT Remain focused on the client throughout the shift. Participate in meaningful conversations and activities. Encourage companionship and appropriate independence. Be attentive to physical, emotional, and social needs. Avoid unnecessary distractions. Refrain from personal cell phone use and wearing earbuds while providing care, except for approved work-related communication or emergencies. ACCOUNTABILITY Follow the individualized care plan. Complete all assigned responsibilities. Maintain accurate electronic documentation. Report changes in client condition promptly. Communicate scheduling concerns directly to Operations. Follow company attendance and call-off procedures. Take responsibility for providing safe, professional, and dependable care.THIS IS AN ACTIVE CAREGIVING POSITION, NOT A SITTING ASSIGNMENT. We are seeking a caregiver who will provide exceptional care, maintain a professional environment, and make a meaningful difference throughout every weekend shift.SCHEDULE AND WEEKEND AVAILABILITY REQUIREMENTSEVERY SATURDAY AND SUNDAY – 7:00 AM–7:00 PM This is an ongoing weekend private-duty caregiving assignment.REQUIRED SCHEDULE Saturday: 7:00 AM–7:00 PM Sunday: 7:00 AM–7:00 PM 12-hour shifts 24 scheduled hours per week Ongoing weekend assignment Consistent attendance required Full availability for both weekend days required Ability to complete the entire scheduled shift Reliable transportation to the Dickson, TN areaWEEKEND COMMITMENT IS REQUIRED. We are specifically seeking a caregiver who can commit to working both Saturday and Sunday on an ongoing basis. This is not an occasional weekend position or an as-needed PRN assignment. Applicants must have dependable availability for the complete 7:00 AM–7:00 PM schedule on both days.THIS POSITION MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR APPLICANTS WHO: Are unavailable on Saturdays Are unavailable on Sundays Cannot consistently work both weekend days Cannot reliably arrive by 7:00 AM Cannot remain until 7:00 PM Have unresolved transportation limitations that prevent reliable attendance Cannot accommodate the required weekend schedule alongside other commitments Are seeking occasional or rotating weekend assignments Are unable to commit to the responsibilities of ongoing private-duty care Applicants should carefully consider childcare, family obligations, other employment, transportation, commuting distance, and personal commitments before accepting this assignment. Our clients deserve consistency, and we are looking for a caregiver who can provide it.PRIVATE-DUTY CLIENT CARE RESPONSIBILITIES The selected caregiver will provide one-on-one care in the client's private residence. Responsibilities include personal care support, companionship, safety supervision, meal assistance, light housekeeping, and maintaining established daily routines. Caregivers must be comfortable working independently while following the client's individualized care plan and communicating appropriately with Helping Hearts Operations.PERSONAL CARE AND ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING Depending on the approved care plan, responsibilities may include: Assisting with bathing and showering Providing sponge baths when appropriate Assisting with dressing and undressing Providing grooming and hair care Assisting with oral hygiene Supporting daily personal hygiene routines Assisting with toileting and bathroom needs Providing incontinence care when required Changing protective undergarments when needed Assisting with perineal hygiene Supporting appropriate daily routines Assisting with meals and hydration Helping maintain client comfort and cleanliness Encouraging appropriate independence Respecting personal preferences and routines Maintaining client dignity, safety, and privacy Caregivers must explain personal care activities before beginning and provide assistance respectfully, patiently, and professionally. Applicants must be comfortable providing hands-on personal care according to the client's approved needs.MEANINGFUL COMPANIONSHIP AND ACTIVE CLIENT ENGAGEMENTOUR CLIENTS DESERVE MORE THAN SOMEONE SIMPLY PRESENT IN THEIR HOME. Caregivers are expected to remain actively involved throughout each 12-hour shift. Providing companionship means building positive professional relationships and helping clients maintain a meaningful, enjoyable daily routine. Responsibilities may include: Engaging in meaningful conversations Providing emotional support and reassurance Listening attentively to the client Encouraging hobbies and favorite activities Reading books, newspapers, or magazines together Playing cards or appropriate games Listening to music Participating in approved recreational activities Encouraging appropriate movement or walking Supporting familiar daily routines Encouraging social interaction Helping maintain the client's independence Providing reassurance and a positive presence ACTIVE CLIENT ENGAGEMENT IS REQUIRED THROUGHOUT EVERY SHIFT. Caregivers must remain attentive and responsive to client needs. Personal cell phone use, earbuds, excessive personal television viewing, and unnecessary distractions are not permitted while providing care.WE DO NOT HIRE SITTERS. WE HIRE CAREGIVERS!MEAL PREPARATION, NUTRITION, AND HYDRATION Caregivers may be responsible for assisting with meals and maintaining appropriate hydration throughout the shift. Responsibilities may include: Preparing breakfast Preparing lunch Preparing dinner when required Preparing snacks Following approved dietary instructions Respecting client food preferences Assisting with eating when required Encouraging appropriate hydration Offering fluids throughout the shift Monitoring appetite and food intake Reporting significant eating or drinking concerns Washing dishes Cleaning kitchen counters and tables Cleaning meal-preparation areas Organizing groceries and food supplies Maintaining safe food-handling practices Caregivers should help establish a pleasant, comfortable mealtime environment while following the client's approved care plan and dietary requirements.LIGHT HOUSEKEEPING, LAUNDRY, AND HOME ORGANIZATIONA CLEAN, SAFE, AND ORGANIZED HOME IS PART OF QUALITY CARE. Caregivers are expected to complete assigned housekeeping responsibilities throughout each weekend shift. Responsibilities may include: Making the client's bed Changing bed linens Washing laundry Drying laundry Folding and putting away clean clothing Washing dishes Wiping kitchen countertops and tables Cleaning frequently touched surfaces Dusting designated areas Sweeping floors Vacuuming carpets and rugs Mopping approved areas Cleaning the client's bathroom Emptying trash Organizing personal belongings Keeping clothing and care supplies organized Returning items to their designated locations Maintaining clear walking pathways Reporting household safety concerns Caregivers are expected to take initiative and complete assigned housekeeping responsibilities without repeated reminders. Housekeeping responsibilities must remain within the client's approved care plan, and necessary client supervision must always take priority.PET-FRIENDLY HOME REQUIREMENTTHIS CLIENT'S HOME INCLUDES MULTIPLE PETS, INCLUDING DOGS AND CATS. The selected caregiver must be comfortable providing professional care in a private home where multiple household animals are present. Pets are an important part of many clients' homes and families. We respect that relationship and want caregivers who can provide attentive care without becoming distracted or uncomfortable in an animal-friendly environment.APPLICANTS SHOULD BE COMFORTABLE WITH: Dogs Cats Multiple household pets Animals moving throughout the home Dogs barking Pet hair and shedding Normal household pet odors Pets resting near the client Animals entering shared living spaces Maintaining awareness of pets while assisting the client Keeping walking areas clear of animal-related hazards when safeANIMAL SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMPATIBILITY Applicants should disclose any relevant: Dog allergies Cat allergies Animal dander sensitivities Significant fears involving dogs or cats Restrictions affecting their ability to work safely around animals Other environmental concerns that may require accommodation This information helps Helping Hearts determine whether the assignment is an appropriate match and whether reasonable accommodations are available. Applicants must be able to safely provide the essential care required in this animal-friendly environment, with or without reasonable accommodation.IMPORTANT: THIS IS NOT A PET-SITTING POSITION. The client's personal care, safety, comfort, and well-being are always the caregiver's primary responsibilities. Pet-related activities are not automatically included in the caregiver's responsibilities. Any animal-care tasks must be specifically approved by Helping Hearts USA LLC and included in the client's authorized care plan. Caregivers must notify Operations immediately if an animal presents a safety concern or interferes with essential client care.CLIENT SAFETY, SUPERVISION, AND FALL PREVENTION Caregivers are responsible for maintaining a safe and comfortable environment throughout the shift. Depending on the care plan, responsibilities may include: Providing appropriate safety supervision Monitoring the client's general condition Keeping hallways and walking areas free of clutter Recognizing potential fall hazards Monitoring client comfort and mobility Assisting with walking or movement when required Following approved mobility and transfer instructions Keeping floors clean and dry Ensuring frequently used belongings remain accessible Maintaining appropriate lighting Remaining attentive to animal-related tripping hazards Reporting changes i