PRN / On-Call Caregiver – Kingsport TN

Private Duty Home Services • Kingsport, TN

17d • Onsite

About The Position

Private Duty Home Services LLC is hiring a caregiver for a client in the surrounding Kingsport, TN area who is living with cerebral palsy. This individual requires hands-on assistance and compassionate support to remain safe and comfortable at home. The client uses a wheelchair, cannot use hands independently, and uses a communication board.

Requirements

• Prior experience with complex care clients 1 year or more
• Physical ability to assist with transfers and provide hands-on support
• CPR/First Aid certified
• Must be reliable, compassionate, and attentive
• At least 18 years old with reliable transportation/insurance
• Previous caregiving experience (professional or personal)
• Ability to pass a background check
• Dependable, compassionate, and patient
• Strong communication skills and ability to follow care plans

Nice To Haves

• Experience with gait belt or Hoyer lift

Responsibilities

• Full mobility assistance (client cannot walk; uses wheelchair)
• Hand-over-hand support for feeding and daily activities (client cannot use hands independently)
• Transfers using safe lifting techniques (experience with gait belt or Hoyer lift)
• Assistance with bathing, dressing, toileting, and all personal care
• Meal preparation and feeding support
• Companionship, patience, and clear communication (client uses a communication board)
• Light housekeeping and maintaining a safe environment
• Assist clients with personal care, light housekeeping, meal preparation, companionship, and mobility support as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed