Benefits:

Training & development

Vision insurance

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Compassionate Caregiver Needed for Independent Adult Female Client with Quadriplegia

Location: Lebanon, TN

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Pay: $18-20

FirstLight Home Care is seeking a dependable, compassionate, and patient caregiver to provide in-home support for an adult female client living with quadriplegia due to a spinal cord injury at the C6-C7 level.

Our client is very independent, enjoys cooking for her family, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and staying engaged in her daily routines. We are looking for a caregiver who can provide hands-on assistance while encouraging and supporting her independence.

Client Diagnoses

Quadriplegia due to spinal cord injury (C6-C7)

Bowel and bladder incontinence requiring catheter management

Contractures of both hands

Caregiver Responsibilities

Personal Care & Mobility Support

Gather and prepare bathing supplies

Assist with dressing and undressing from the waist down

Provide shower assistance each shift

Observe for safety during slide board transfers and assist as needed

Assist with drying and redressing after bathing

Change urine collection bags after showers

Assist with flushing catheter tubing and changing catheter bags as needed

Assist with light laundry

Meal Preparation & Household Support

Prepare meals and snacks

Assist with chopping, dicing, and opening food packages and containers

Wash dishes each shift

Encourage hydration throughout the day

Assist with watering outdoor plants

Take garbage to the road on Tuesday evenings

Accompany client on errands when needed

Qualifications

Experience working with spinal cord injuries preferred

Experience with quadriplegic clients is a plus

Comfortable assisting with catheter care and personal care tasks

Experience with slide board transfers preferred

Dependable, compassionate, and patient

Able to encourage independence while providing support when needed

Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license required

At FirstLight Home Care, we pride ourselves on providing dependable, compassionate, and consistent care. We are looking for a caregiver who wants to build a meaningful relationship and become a trusted member of our client's care team.

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a local franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this local office. All inquiries about employment at this location should be made directly to the franchisee, and not to the FirstLight Home Care Support Center.