CAREGIVER FOR OVERNIGHT SHIFTS

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Job Description:\n\nBRING YOUR COMPASSION TO HELPING HEARTS AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE!NOW HIRING – EXPERIENCED OVERNIGHT CAREGIVER!7:00 PM – 7:00 AM | HOOVER, ALABAMA Company: Helping Hearts USA LLC | Delora Care Position: Experienced Overnight Caregiver / Personal Care Assistant Location: Hoover, Alabama 35242 Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM (12-Hour Overnight) Schedule: Ongoing Overnight Assignment Employment Type: Part-Time / Full-Time Opportunities Based on Approved Schedule Start Date: Immediate Hiring and Onboarding | Assignment Start Pending Authorization Compensation: Competitive Pay Based on ExperienceARE YOU READY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE? Are you a dependable, punctual, professional, compassionate, and experienced caregiver who genuinely enjoys caring for seniors? Do you understand the importance of fall prevention, attentive supervision, personal care, and providing meaningful companionship throughout an overnight shift? If so, we want to hear from you! Helping Hearts USA LLC is seeking an exceptional overnight caregiver to provide compassionate, one-on-one support to an elderly female resident in a beautiful assisted living community in Hoover, Alabama. This client has been identified as a fall risk and needs a caregiver who is alert, patient, responsible, attentive, and proactive in maintaining a safe and supportive environment. We are looking for a caregiver who understands that quality care requires more than simply being present. Our caregivers are expected to anticipate approved care needs, provide reassurance, maintain professional communication, and demonstrate genuine concern for the client's safety and well-being.WE DO NOT HIRE SITTERS. WE HIRE CAREGIVERS! This position requires an individual who takes pride in caregiving, remains actively involved, and understands the importance of providing dependable support to both the client and the care team.PRIMARY CLIENT CARE RESPONSIBILITIESFALL PREVENTION & SAFETY SUPERVISION The client's safety is a primary responsibility of this assignment. Caregivers must: Provide attentive overnight supervision according to the individualized care plan. Follow all documented fall-prevention precautions. Remain responsive to the client's requests for assistance. Support safe walking and mobility according to the assessed level of assistance. Assist with approved transfers when trained and authorized. Recognize and report unsafe mobility or balance concerns. Encourage the use of prescribed or approved mobility aids. Keep walking paths clear of clutter and obstacles. Maintain appropriate lighting throughout the overnight shift. Monitor for signs of dizziness, weakness, instability, or discomfort. Provide calm reassurance and gentle redirection when appropriate. Never rush the client during mobility or personal care. Never attempt an unsafe transfer or lift. Immediately notify facility personnel and the office of falls, near falls, injuries, or significant changes in condition. The caregiver must understand that preventing avoidable safety incidents and following the client's approved supervision plan are essential responsibilities.NIGHTTIME PERSONAL CARE & ASSISTANCE Depending on the finalized assessment and care plan, responsibilities may include: Assisting with toileting and nighttime bathroom routines. Providing approved incontinence care. Assisting with protective pads or undergarments. Providing personal hygiene and perineal care. Assisting with changing clothing when necessary. Supporting the client's bedtime and morning routines. Assisting with washing, grooming, and dressing when assigned. Providing approved positioning or repositioning assistance. Helping maintain clean, dry, and comfortable bedding. Supporting safe transfers between approved surfaces. Maintaining the client's privacy, dignity, and comfort. Caregivers must be comfortable providing hands-on personal care to female clients and must honestly disclose their experience and any limitations affecting safe task performance.COMPANIONSHIP & EMOTIONAL SUPPORT Our clients deserve compassionate caregivers who genuinely enjoy spending time with them. Responsibilities include: Building a positive and trusting relationship with the client. Providing meaningful conversation and companionship. Offering emotional reassurance and encouragement. Respecting the client's personal preferences and established routine. Using patient, respectful communication. Providing appropriate redirection when necessary. Supporting enjoyable activities during awake periods. Remaining attentive to changes in mood, comfort, or behavior. Encouraging independence while maintaining safety. Supporting the client's established nighttime routine without unnecessary disruption. Television, personal cell phones, or passive supervision are not substitutes for attentive caregiving. Caregivers should respect the client's need for rest while maintaining the observation and response requirements established in the care plan.OVERNIGHT SHIFT EXPECTATIONS Shift Hours: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM Applicants must be prepared to provide attentive overnight care for the full 12-hour assignment. Depending on the finalized service plan, responsibilities may include: Receiving a thorough shift handoff. Reviewing the client's care plan and safety requirements. Assisting with bedtime preparation. Monitoring the client's safety and comfort. Providing authorized personal care throughout the night. Assisting with nighttime toileting. Responding promptly to requests for assistance. Following individualized safety-check requirements. Maintaining a safe and organized care environment. Reporting changes in the client's condition. Communicating with facility personnel when necessary. Completing accurate WellSky documentation. Preparing for the morning routine. Providing an appropriate end-of-shift handoff. Applicants must be capable of working an awake overnight assignment if the finalized supervision requirements call for continuous wakefulness. Sleeping or resting arrangements must be expressly authorized by the agency and must never interfere with required client supervision.ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY RESPONSIBILITIES This position is located within an assisted living community. Caregivers must: Maintain professional relationships with facility nurses and staff. Follow facility rules, safety procedures, and applicable resident-care requirements. Communicate relevant concerns to authorized personnel. Respect the client's privacy and confidentiality. Understand the responsibilities assigned to Helping Hearts USA versus facility personnel. Report significant changes in client condition promptly. Follow appropriate emergency-response procedures. Never perform medical or medication-related duties outside their authorized role. Maintain a professional appearance and attitude throughout the assignment. Caregivers should recognize when additional facility assistance is required and must never attempt tasks beyond their training or authorization.LIGHT HOUSEKEEPING & ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY When assigned in the client's approved care plan, responsibilities may include: Making the client's bed. Changing soiled linens. Maintaining a clean bedside area. Organizing personal belongings. Keeping care supplies properly stored. Emptying approved personal trash receptacles. Keeping walking pathways clear. Maintaining a tidy and comfortable room. Cleaning up after approved personal care activities. Reporting environmental hazards. Completing assigned laundry or other light housekeeping tasks when authorized. Client safety and supervision must always take priority over housekeeping. Caregivers must comply with the facility's housekeeping policies and should not perform duties reserved for facility departments without authorization.MEDICATION REMINDERS & NON-MEDICAL SUPPORT Helping Hearts USA LLC provides non-medical caregiving services. Caregivers may provide approved medication reminders or permitted assistance with self-administration only when specified in the client's care plan and authorized under agency policy. Caregivers must not independently: Administer medications outside their authorized scope. Select or change medication dosages. Sort medications without authorization. Make medication decisions. Diagnose medical conditions. Perform nursing procedures without the appropriate authorization and credentials. Medication concerns, refusals, or observed adverse reactions must be communicated promptly according to agency and facility procedures.THE CAREGIVER WE ARE LOOKING FORDEPENDABLE. PUNCTUAL. PROFESSIONAL. COMPASSIONATE. PATIENT. PROACTIVE. DEPENDABILITY Consistently honor accepted shifts. Maintain reliable attendance. Complete the entire scheduled shift. Follow all company scheduling and confirmation procedures. Understand the importance of consistent care for vulnerable clients. PUNCTUALITY Arrive on time and ready to work. Account for traffic, transportation, and other commitments. Complete appropriate shift handoffs. Never leave early without authorization. PROFESSIONALISM Treat clients, family members, facility personnel, and coworkers with respect. Maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality. Follow agency policies and facility requirements. Accept constructive feedback. Communicate concerns appropriately. PATIENCE & COMPASSION Treat the client with dignity and kindness. Remain calm during challenging situations. Provide reassurance and respectful assistance. Allow adequate time for the client to respond or complete activities. Recognize and respect the client's preferences. PROACTIVE CAREGIVING Follow the care plan without requiring constant reminders. Recognize approved care needs. Maintain an organized and safe environment. Respond promptly when assistance is needed. Take ownership of assigned responsibilities. ACCOUNTABILITY Complete accurate documentation. Report concerns immediately. Follow attendance procedures. Maintain professional conduct. Perform every assigned task safely and responsibly.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Applicants must meet the following requirements: Must be at least 18 years of age. High school diploma, GED, or equivalent. At least one year of professional caregiving, home care, personal care, or related experience. Previous experience providing hands-on personal care to seniors. Experience assisting clients with activities of daily living. Understanding of fall-prevention procedures. Comfortable supporting clients with mobility and balance concerns. Comfortable providing female personal care. Ability to safely perform the essential duties of the assignment, with or without reasonable accommodation. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Dependable attendance and punctuality. Reliable personal transportation. Valid driver's license. Current automobile insurance. Reliable access to a smartphone. Ability to use electronic scheduling and documentation systems. Willingness to follow written care plans and office instructions. Ability to maintain professional boundaries and client confidentiality. Willingness to complete required training and onboarding. Ability to successfully complete applicable employment screenings.PREFERRED EXPERIENCE & CERTIFICATIONS Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). Home Health Aide or Personal Care Assistant experience. CPR and First Aid certification. Assisted living or senior living experience. One-on-one overnight care experience. Fall prevention and mobility assistance. Personal hygiene and incontinence care. Safe transfer techniques. Gait belt experience. Walker and wheelchair assistance. Dementia and memory care experience. Gentle redirection and behavioral support. Experience with electronic care documentation. Applicants should clearly explain their previous overnight caregiving experience and comfort level assisting clients with fall risks and personal care.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Caregiving is an active position that may require: Standing and walking for extended periods. Bending, reaching, kneeling, and squatting. Supporting a client's balance during approved activities. Assisting with authorized transfers. Providing hands-on personal care. Helping with clothing and protective undergarments. Completing authorized light housekeeping. Responding promptly to emergencies. Remaining awake throughout assignments designated as awake overnight shifts. Applicants must be able to safely perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations will be considered in accordance with applicable law.REQUIRED COMPANY UNIFORM Helping Hearts USA caregivers must report to every shift wearing the approved company uniform. Uniform Requirements: Solid navy-blue scrub top. Solid navy-blue scrub pants. Closed-toe, closed-heel shoes appropriate for caregiving. Clean, professional appearance. Hair secured when necessary for safety. Appropriate personal hygiene. No strong fragrances. Required personal protective equipment when applicable. Caregivers must arrive properly dressed, punctual, and prepared to begin working immediately at the scheduled shift start time.ATTENDANCE, SHIFT CONFIRMATIONS & COMMUNICATIONOUR CLIENTS DEPEND ON US. WE DEPEND ON OUR CAREGIVERS. Caregivers are expected to: Review their schedules regularly. Confirm assigned shifts according to company procedures. Respond promptly to scheduling communications. Report attendance concerns directly to Operations. Follow established call-off procedures. Arrive on time for every assignment. Clock in and out accurately using the approved system. Remain for their full scheduled shift. Complete required shift handoffs. Remain until appropriate relief arrives when continuous coverage is required. Obtain office authorization before leaving early. Notify Operations of requested schedule changes. Never make schedule changes directly with clients or facility personnel without office approval. Maintain reliable telephone communication. Applicants must account for transportation, childcare, personal appointments, and other employment obligations before accepting shifts. Repeated tardiness, last-minute call-offs, failure to confirm shifts, unauthorized early departures, or failure to follow attendance procedures may result in corrective action or removal from assignments.WELLSKY DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS Caregivers must accurately document all completed services and observations through WellSky. Documentation may include: Arrival and departure times. Completed assigned care tasks. Toileting and incontinence assistance. Personal hygiene and dressing. Mobility and transfer assistance. Client companionship and activities. Safety checks and observations. Meals and hydration when applicable. Changes in behavior or condition. Falls, injuries, and near falls. Refused care. Tasks not completed and the reason. Communication with facility personnel. Communication with the Helping Hearts USA office. Other information required by the approved care plan.