Experienced Private Duty In Home Caregiver
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About the job
EXPERIENCED PRIVATE DUTY CAREGIVER | NASHVILLE 37205 & WHITE HOUSE 37188 | 12 HOURS WEEKLY
NOW HIRING A DEPENDABLE, COMPASSIONATE, AND OUTGOING IN HOME CAREGIVER!
ONGOING PART TIME POSITION | TWO CLIENT ASSIGNMENTS | FLEXIBLE MONDAY OR TUESDAY AFTERNOON SCHEDULING
Company: Helping Hearts USA LLC
Position: Experienced Private Duty In Home Caregiver / Personal Care Assistant
Employment Type: Ongoing Part Time
Total Scheduled Client Care Hours: 12 Hours Weekly
Client Assignments: Two Private Duty Clients
Location 1: Nashville, TN 37205
Location 2: White House, TN 37188
Work Schedule: Tuesday Morning, Thursday Afternoon, and Monday OR Tuesday Afternoon
Care Setting: Private Residences / One on One Client Care
Special Requirements: Reliable Transportation to Both Locations, Excellent Attendance, Fall Prevention Awareness, Meaningful Companionship, and Active Caregiving
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 looking for a consistent part time caregiving opportunity that allows you to support two clients during the same workweek?
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, compassionate, dependable, and outgoing caregiver to provide one on one care for two private duty clients located in Nashville, TN 37205, and White House, TN 37188 .
This opportunity offers an ongoing part time schedule with morning and afternoon shifts. The afternoon assignment offers flexibility between Monday and Tuesday, depending on client needs and approved scheduling arrangements.
The position includes companionship, personal care assistance, fall prevention support, mobility assistance, meals, hydration, light housekeeping, and help with daily activities according to each client's individualized care plan.
We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work, maintains a positive attitude, communicates effectively, and remains fully present, attentive, and actively engaged throughout every shift.
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 caregiving position where your dedication, experience, reliability, and professionalism truly matter, we encourage you to apply!
COMBINED WEEKLY SCHEDULE
TWO CLIENT ASSIGNMENTS | 12 SCHEDULED HOURS WEEKLY
We are looking for a caregiver who can reliably accommodate the required schedule and commute to both service locations.
CLIENT ASSIGNMENT 1 | NASHVILLE, TN 37205
Schedule
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- 4 hour morning shift
- 4 scheduled hours weekly
- Ongoing private duty assignment
- Consistent attendance required
- One on one client care
- Cat friendly home environment
Primary Care Needs
- Meaningful companionship and conversation
- Standby assistance with bathing and toileting
- Mobility support and fall prevention
- Assistance with daily routines
- Encouragement with approved exercises
- Meal preparation and hydration reminders
- Light housekeeping and laundry
- Safety supervision and general condition monitoring
The client values independence and benefits from a patient, conversational caregiver who can provide encouragement while remaining attentive to safety.
CLIENT ASSIGNMENT 2 | WHITE HOUSE, TN 37188
Schedule
- Monday OR Tuesday: 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
- 4 hours per shift
- 8 scheduled hours weekly
- Ongoing private duty assignment
- Consistent attendance required
- One on one client care
IMPORTANT SCHEDULING INFORMATION
The first afternoon shift may be scheduled on Monday OR Tuesday , depending on the client's needs and approved caregiver availability.
Applicants should indicate whether they are available on Monday, Tuesday, or both days.
Thursday afternoon availability is also required for the combined assignment.
Monday and Tuesday are alternative days for the first afternoon shift. Applicants should not assume both afternoons are included in the regular 12 hour schedule.
Primary Responsibilities
- Providing companionship and emotional support
- Assisting with daily routines
- Providing approved personal care assistance
- Supporting client safety and comfort
- Assisting with meals, snacks, and hydration
- Completing assigned light housekeeping
- Assisting with laundry and maintaining organized living areas
- Following individualized care plan instructions
- Monitoring and reporting changes in condition
- Completing accurate electronic documentation
The caregiver must be comfortable working independently in a private residence while providing attentive, compassionate, and professional care.
WEEKLY SCHEDULING OPTIONS
OPTION 1 | MONDAY, TUESDAY & THURSDAY
MONDAY | WHITE HOUSE, TN 37188
- 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
- 4 scheduled care hours
TUESDAY | NASHVILLE, TN 37205
- 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- 4 scheduled care hours
THURSDAY | WHITE HOUSE, TN 37188
- 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
- 4 scheduled care hours
TOTAL: 12 SCHEDULED CARE HOURS WEEKLY
OPTION 2 | TUESDAY & THURSDAY
TUESDAY MORNING | NASHVILLE, TN 37205
- 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- 4 scheduled care hours
TUESDAY AFTERNOON | WHITE HOUSE, TN 37188
- 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
- 4 scheduled care hours
THURSDAY | WHITE HOUSE, TN 37188
- 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
- 4 scheduled care hours
TOTAL: 12 SCHEDULED CARE HOURS WEEKLY
TUESDAY STACKED SHIFT OPPORTUNITY
If the Tuesday afternoon option is approved, the caregiver may complete two separate client assignments on Tuesday.
- Morning assignment in Nashville from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- Travel interval from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
- Afternoon assignment in White House from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
- Total Tuesday client care hours: 8
The caregiver must have reliable personal transportation and sufficient travel time to arrive promptly for the afternoon assignment.
Travel feasibility must be verified before a stacked Tuesday schedule is approved.
SCHEDULE COMMITMENT IS ESSENTIAL.
Applicants must be able to reliably complete the approved schedule.
This is intended to be a consistent, ongoing part time position, not occasional or unpredictable PRN coverage.
THE CAREGIVER WE ARE LOOKING FOR
DEPENDABLE. PUNCTUAL. PROFESSIONAL. OUTGOING. COMPASSIONATE. PROACTIVE. SAFETY CONSCIOUS.
We are looking for someone who genuinely enjoys caregiving and understands the responsibility of providing consistent care to two individuals with different routines and needs.
OUR EXPECTATIONS
DEPENDABILITY
- Consistently honor accepted assignments
- Maintain reliable attendance
- Commit to working the approved weekly schedule
- Provide continuity of care for both clients
- Follow through on professional commitments
- Understand that each client depends on timely, consistent assistance
PUNCTUALITY
- Arrive on time for every scheduled shift
- Be ready to begin the Nashville assignment at 8:00 AM on Tuesday
- Be ready to begin White House assignments at 1:00 PM on the scheduled afternoon days
- Plan appropriately for commuting to each client location
- Report to work in the required company uniform
- Remain for the entire scheduled shift
- Notify Operations immediately if an emergency affects attendance
PROFESSIONALISM
- Maintain respectful communication
- Demonstrate a positive and cooperative attitude
- Maintain professional boundaries
- Protect client confidentiality
- Treat both clients and their families with dignity and respect
- Follow company policies and individual care plans
- Represent Helping Hearts USA LLC professionally
OUTGOING PERSONALITY
- Be friendly, approachable, and conversational
- Genuinely enjoy spending time with older adults
- Initiate meaningful conversations
- Show interest in each client's preferences and life experiences
- Encourage enjoyable activities and social interaction
- Build positive and trusting professional relationships
PROACTIVE CAREGIVING
- Recognize routine care needs without repeated reminders
- Complete authorized personal care responsibilities
- Encourage appropriate movement and activities
- Prepare meals and encourage hydration
- Complete assigned housekeeping and laundry
- Maintain clean and organized client environments
- Recognize and address safety concerns appropriately
PATIENCE AND COMPASSION
- Provide care with empathy and understanding
- Allow clients adequate time to complete activities
- Encourage independence without compromising safety
- Offer reassurance and emotional support
- Remain calm during challenging situations
- Respect each client's personal preferences and routines
ACTIVE ENGAGEMENT
- Remain focused on the client throughout every shift
- Initiate conversations and meaningful activities
- Encourage appropriate social interaction
- Monitor client comfort and safety
- Avoid unnecessary distractions
- Refrain from personal cell phone use and earbuds while providing care, except for approved work related communication or emergencies
ACCOUNTABILITY
- Follow the individualized care plan for each client
- Complete all assigned responsibilities
- Maintain accurate electronic documentation
- Report changes in condition promptly
- Communicate concerns directly to Operations
- Follow attendance and call off procedures
- Demonstrate accountability throughout both assignments
THIS IS AN ACTIVE CAREGIVING POSITION, NOT A SITTING ASSIGNMENT.
We are seeking a caregiver who will provide genuine companionship, proactive assistance, fall prevention support, meaningful engagement, and exceptional personal care.
PERSONAL CARE AND ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING
Caregivers may be responsible for providing hands on or standby assistance depending on each client's individualized care plan.
Responsibilities may include
- Assisting with bathing and showering
- Providing standby bathing assistance
- Assisting with dressing and undressing
- Supporting grooming and personal hygiene
- Providing oral care assistance
- Assisting with toileting and bathroom routines
- Providing standby toileting assistance
- Assisting with incontinence care when required
- Supporting safe movement around the home
- Helping clients remain clean and comfortable
- Encouraging appropriate independence
- Respecting client preferences
- Maintaining dignity, privacy, and safety
Caregivers must follow each client's assessed level of assistance and should never provide unnecessary hands on intervention when a client can safely complete a task independently.
Personal care must always be provided respectfully, patiently, and professionally.
MOBILITY ASSISTANCE AND FALL PREVENTION
CLIENT SAFETY IS A PRIORITY.
At least one of these assignments involves a client who benefits from careful mobility supervision and fall prevention assistance.
Responsibilities may include
- Providing standby assistance during walking
- Monitoring balance and stability
- Encouraging proper use of approved mobility aids
- Supporting safe rollator use when required
- Remaining attentive during bathroom access
- Providing appropriate supervision during bathing
- Encouraging clients to request assistance
- Keeping frequently used items within reach
- Maintaining clear walkways
- Recognizing household tripping hazards
- Keeping floors clean and dry
- Maintaining appropriate lighting
- Monitoring for weakness, fatigue, or discomfort
- Reporting changes in mobility or balance
- Reporting falls and near falls immediately
- Following emergency procedures
Caregivers must never attempt an unsafe transfer or operate equipment without appropriate training and authorization.
EXERCISE, DAILY MOVEMENT, AND ROUTINE SUPPORT
Caregivers may be responsible for encouraging approved daily movement and physical activities.
Responsibilities may include
- Encouraging authorized exercises
- Supporting gentle movement
- Assisting with safe walking
- Following individualized exercise instructions
From Helping Hearts USA's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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