About this opportunity
Helping Hearts USA LLC lists this Sitter opportunity in hendersonville, Tennessee. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Bring Your Compassion to Helping Hearts and Make a Difference!
Experienced Bedbound Client Caregiver Needed in Nashville, Tennessee
Location: Nashville, Tennessee
Schedule: Day and night shifts available
Employment Opportunities: Full-time, part-time and PRN opportunities may be available
Experience: Direct experience caring for bedbound clients is required
At Helping Hearts USA LLC, we believe compassionate caregivers are the heart of everything we do. Every gentle interaction, helping hand and dependable visit can bring comfort, dignity and peace of mind to a client and their family.
We are seeking experienced, attentive and dependable caregivers to support a bedbound client in Nashville. This client requires hands-on assistance with personal care, repositioning, toileting, incontinence care, hygiene and other activities of daily living.
Both day and night shifts are available. Exact shift times, lengths and available days will depend on the client’s care plan and current scheduling needs.
The ideal caregiver will understand that caring for a bedbound client requires patience, attention to detail, physical capability and a strong commitment to protecting the client’s comfort, privacy, dignity and safety.
Required Caregiving Experience
Applicants must have direct professional experience caring for clients who are bedbound or require extensive hands-on assistance.
Applicants should be experienced with:
Bed baths and personal hygiene
Toileting and incontinence care
Perineal care
Changing protective undergarments
Dressing and grooming
Oral care
Bed mobility and repositioning
Pressure relief and comfort measures
Changing bed linens with the client in bed
Meal preparation and feeding assistance
Hydration reminders and monitoring
Skin observation
Safe body mechanics
Fall prevention and safety monitoring
Supporting clients with limited or no independent mobility
Following written care plans
Accurately documenting completed care
Experience using a gait belt, Hoyer lift or other approved transfer equipment is strongly preferred. Caregivers may only use equipment after completing required training and receiving authorization.
Personal Care Responsibilities
The selected caregivers may be responsible for providing complete assistance with activities of daily living, including:
Providing bed baths or other approved bathing assistance
Assisting with personal hygiene
Providing respectful toileting and incontinence care
Changing protective undergarments as needed
Completing perineal care after toileting or incontinence episodes
Assisting with dressing and undressing
Providing grooming, hair care and oral care
Maintaining clean, dry and comfortable bedding
Changing linens when soiled or according to the care plan
Keeping the client’s immediate care area clean and organized
Protecting the client’s privacy and dignity throughout all personal care
Caregivers must communicate respectfully, explain care before beginning and encourage the client to participate to the extent safely possible.
Repositioning and Bed Mobility
Because the client is bedbound, proper repositioning and comfort monitoring are essential parts of the assignment.
Responsibilities may include:
Repositioning the client according to the approved care plan
Assisting the client from side to side in bed
Using pillows or approved positioning supports
Helping maintain safe and comfortable body alignment
Monitoring for redness, swelling, bruising or skin concerns
Keeping bedding clean, dry and free from wrinkles
Reporting pain or discomfort during movement
Using approved body mechanics to protect both the client and caregiver
Requesting assistance when repositioning cannot be completed safely
Caregivers must never pull, drag or reposition the client in an unsafe manner.
Any redness, skin breakdown, open area, swelling, bruising, unusual warmth, pain or other concern must be reported to the Helping Hearts office immediately and documented according to company procedures.
Transfers and Mobility Equipment
Although the client is bedbound, some assignments may require transfers or the use of approved mobility equipment according to the care plan.
Responsibilities may include:
Assisting with bed mobility
Helping the client move between the bed and an approved chair or wheelchair
Using a gait belt when directed
Assisting with safe positioning in a wheelchair
Using a mechanical or Hoyer lift when required
Following all one-person or two-person assistance requirements
Checking equipment before use
Following all transfer and fall prevention instructions
Requesting assistance when a transfer cannot be completed safely
Caregivers must never attempt an unsafe transfer or use a Hoyer lift, mechanical lift, gait belt or other equipment without the required knowledge, training and authorization.
Meal, Hydration and Household Support
Depending on the care plan, caregivers may also be responsible for:
Preparing appropriate meals and snacks
Assisting with feeding when required
Encouraging regular fluid intake
Observing and documenting food and fluid intake
Following dietary instructions and client preferences
Washing dishes and cleaning the meal preparation area
Completing light housekeeping
Washing and folding the client’s laundry
Changing bed linens
Removing trash
Organizing care supplies
Keeping the client’s immediate environment clean and free from safety hazards
Caregivers must immediately report difficulty swallowing, coughing during meals, refusal to eat or drink, vomiting or other significant concerns.
Non-Medical Health Support
Helping Hearts provides non-medical personal support. Caregivers must remain within their authorized responsibilities and follow the client’s approved care plan.
Responsibilities may include:
Providing medication reminders
Assisting with approved blood glucose monitoring when included in the care plan
Documenting readings when required
Observing food and fluid intake
Monitoring the client’s physical, emotional and behavioral condition
Reporting pain, swelling, bruising, redness or skin concerns
Reporting changes in breathing, alertness, appetite, mobility or behavior
Following established emergency and office notification procedures
Completing accurate electronic documentation during every shift
Caregivers must immediately contact the Helping Hearts office regarding any significant change in the client’s condition. Caregivers must not assume that another person has already reported the concern.
Day Shift Responsibilities
Day shift responsibilities may include:
Assisting with the client’s morning routine
Providing a bed bath and personal hygiene
Assisting with dressing and grooming
Providing toileting and incontinence care
Repositioning the client according to the care plan
Preparing meals and assisting with feeding
Encouraging hydration
Changing linens and completing laundry
Completing light housekeeping
Providing companionship and meaningful engagement
Monitoring the client’s condition and comfort
Completing required documentation in real time
Day shift caregivers must remain attentive and actively complete all responsibilities listed in the client’s care plan.
Night Shift Responsibilities
Night shift caregivers must remain fully awake, alert and attentive throughout the entire shift.
Nighttime responsibilities may include:
Completing scheduled safety and comfort checks
Repositioning the client according to the care plan
Providing toileting and incontinence care
Changing protective undergarments and soiled linens
Monitoring the client’s breathing, comfort and overall condition
Providing medication reminders when scheduled and authorized
Keeping the client’s immediate environment clean and safe
Completing approved nighttime household responsibilities
Responding immediately when the client needs assistance
Preparing the client and care environment for the morning routine
Documenting all care, observations and concerns in real time
Sleeping, napping, dozing, lying down to rest or closing your eyes for extended periods is strictly prohibited, even when the client is sleeping.
Failure to remain awake and attentive may result in immediate removal from the assignment and additional corrective action, up to and including termination.
Physical Requirements
Caring for a bedbound client can be physically demanding. Applicants must be able to safely perform the essential responsibilities of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Physical responsibilities may include:
Standing, walking or sitting for extended periods
Frequently bending, reaching, turning and twisting
Kneeling or squatting when necessary
Assisting with bed mobility and repositioning
Supporting the client’s body safely during personal care
Changing bed linens while the client remains in bed
Pushing or maneuvering a wheelchair
Using approved transfer equipment
Handling laundry, household supplies and care equipment
Responding promptly during emergencies or changes in condition
Remaining awake and attentive throughout night shifts
Applicants must disclose any limitation that could prevent them from safely providing the required care before accepting the assignment.
Reasonable accommodations will be considered in accordance with applicable law.
Client Environment
Care will be provided in a client setting in Nashville, Tennessee.
Applicants should understand that:
Family members or other approved individuals may be present.
Approved safety cameras or monitoring equipment may be present.
Caregivers must not move, unplug, cover or interfere with safety equipment.
Caregivers must maintain client confidentiality.
Caregivers must respect the client’s home, belongings, privacy and preferences.
Caregivers must follow all household, care plan and safety requirements.
Caregivers must disclose pet allergies, smoke sensitivities or other environmental restrictions before accepting the assignment.
Transportation and parking conditions
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Worksite address
hendersonville, TN, 37077, US
Who can apply
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