Caregiver (Nursing Students Encouraged to Apply)

Right at Home; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting pay $15–$18/hr

Weekly pay

Daily pay via TapCheck

Flexible scheduling around classes

One-on-one client care experience

Health insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid training

Mileage reimbursement

Referral bonus

Employee Assistance Program

Supportive leadership

Job summary

Right at Home is hiring compassionate caregivers to provide one-on-one care to seniors in their homes. Nursing students or pursuing healthcare careers can gain hands-on experience while earning income, with scheduling flexible around classes and clinicals.

Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, mobility, meals, and companionship. Starting pay from $15-$18 per hour with weekly pay, plus benefits like health insurance, 401(k), paid training, mileage reimbursement, and more.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Nursing/healthcare students strongly encouraged.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and current auto insurance.
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds and pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Assisting clients with bathing, dressing, grooming, and personal care.
• Supporting mobility, transfers, and daily activities.
• Preparing meals and light housekeeping.
• Providing companionship and social interaction.
• Observing and communicating changes in client needs.
• Traveling to client homes within the service area.

Skills

Compassionate

Patient-care

Communication

Reliability

Job description

Build Your Healthcare Experience While You’re Still in School – Right at Home is Hiring!

Are you a nursing student or pursuing a career in healthcare? Put what you're learning into practice while gaining valuable hands‑on experience working directly with clients. Right at Home is hiring compassionate caregivers provide one‑on‑one care to seniors in their homes. With flexible scheduling designed to work around school, clinicals, and other commitments, this is a great opportunity to build real‑world healthcare experience while earning an income.

Whether you're working toward becoming an RN, LPN/LVN, CNA, medical assistant, physical therapist, occupational therapist, social worker, or another healthcare professional, caregiving can help you develop the patient‑care and communication skills you'll use throughout your career.

Benefits:

• Starting pay from $15-$18 per hour with Weekly Pay (Higher Pay for shorter shifts)

• Daily pay option available through TapCheck

• Flexible scheduling that can work around classes and clinicals

• Gain valuable one‑on‑one patient care experience

• Build skills in communication, personal care, mobility assistance, and senior care

• Health Insurance Benefits

• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match

• Paid training and professional development

• Mileage reimbursement

• Employee referral bonus program

• Employee Assistance Program with wellness, financial, and legal resources

• Supportive leadership team invested in your success

Responsibilities:

Turn your education into hands on experience! Your responsibilities may include:

• Assisting clients with bathing, dressing, grooming, and other personal care

• Supporting mobility, transfers, and daily activities

• Preparing meals and assisting with light housekeeping

• Providing companionship and meaningful social interaction

• Observing and communicating changes in a client's needs

• Providing compassionate, respectful, one‑on‑one care

• Traveling to client homes throughout the service area

Requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age or older

• Valid driver's license, reliable vehicle, and current auto insurance

• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds

• Ability to pass a background check

• Dependable, professional, and compassionate

• Nursing and healthcare students are strongly encouraged.

Start Building Your Healthcare Career Today

You don't have to wait until graduation to start making a difference. Gain meaningful experience, strengthen your patient‑care skills, and build your healthcare résumé while continuing your education.

Right at Home is an equal opportunity employer.