Weekend Caregiver – Lafayette, TN

Schedule: Night and overnight shifts ranging from 4 to 12 hours
Employment Opportunities: Full-time and part-time
Weekend Availability: May be required depending on client needs

Helping Hearts USA LLC is growing, and we are seeking compassionate, dependable and experienced night-shift caregivers to join our team.

Available night and overnight shifts range from 4 to 12 hours. Shift lengths, start times, end times and available days vary according to each client’s care plan, personal preferences and scheduling needs. Some overnight assignments may continue into the early morning.

Applicants must provide their complete nighttime availability. Once a caregiver accepts a permanent or temporary assignment, they must be able to work the complete scheduled shift consistently.

All night-shift caregivers must remain fully awake, alert, attentive and prepared to assist the client throughout the entire shift.

Sleeping, dozing, lying down to rest or closing your eyes for extended periods is strictly prohibited, even when the client is sleeping.

Night-shift caregivers are expected to:

• Complete all required safety checks.

• Monitor the client according to the care plan.

• Respond immediately when the client needs assistance.

• Complete assigned housekeeping and overnight tasks.

• Document care activities and observations in real time.

• Remain aware of the client’s location, condition and safety.

• Immediately report concerns or changes in condition.

Failure to remain awake and attentive may result in immediate removal from the assignment and additional corrective action, up to and including termination.

Applicants must possess and present physical copies of all required employment documents during the pre-interview document-verification process.

Applicants who do not have the required physical documents available will not be able to move forward in the interview and hiring process.

Digital screenshots, photographs or informal copies will not be accepted in place of required physical documents during formal verification.

For privacy and identity protection, applicants should not text or email photographs of their Social Security card, birth certificate or other sensitive identity documents. These documents must be presented through the secure verification process directed by Helping Hearts.

Night-shift responsibilities may include:

• Assisting with bedtime and morning routines

• Providing toileting and incontinence care

• Changing protective undergarments and soiled linens

• Repositioning clients according to the care plan

• Performing required safety and wellness checks

• Monitoring clients who are at risk for falls or wandering

• Keeping pathways, floors and client areas free from hazards

• Providing medication reminders according to the care plan

• Preparing light meals, snacks or beverages

• Encouraging appropriate hydration

• Completing assigned laundry and light housekeeping

• Cleaning and organizing the client’s immediate living area

• Preparing clothing, supplies or meals for the following day

• Monitoring for changes in physical, emotional or behavioral condition

• Completing accurate electronic documentation throughout the shift

• Providing a clear handoff to the incoming caregiver or approved representative

Helping Hearts supports clients with different levels of need. Assignments are matched according to the caregiver’s experience, skills, availability, location and ability to safely complete the care plan.

Some clients may primarily need:

• Overnight safety supervision

• Meaningful conversation and reassurance

• Assistance maintaining a calm bedtime routine

• Monitoring during periods of wakefulness

• Assistance with nighttime snacks or beverages

• Light housekeeping

• Laundry and linen changes

• Medication reminders

• Safety observation and general supervision

• Morning preparation and organization

Other clients may require hands‑on assistance with:

• Bedtime or morning hygiene

• Dressing and undressing

• Grooming and oral care

• Toileting and incontinence care

• Changing protective undergarments

• Meal assistance and hydration reminders

• Walking and mobility assistance

• Wheelchair support

• Repositioning and comfort measures

• Maintaining dignity, privacy and independence during personal care