Full-Time Caregiver (Night Shift)

Be the Light — Join our team!

Our Mission & Setting

Morning Light is a community-supported nonprofit that reimagines end-of-life care by providing no-cost housing and compassion to neighbors in need. We put our mission into action at the Morning Light Home—a 12-bedroom residential home built on a social care model that prioritizes relationships and presence alongside physical support. 

To learn how we are lighting the way for dying with dignity, visit www.morninglightinc.org.

The Morning Light Difference

Here, you will work in a peaceful home environment with an intentional 1:6 staff-to-resident ratio. This gives you the time to provide the high-quality care every human deserves while receiving the mentorship and professional support you need to thrive.

If you are compassionate, dependable, and ready to make a meaningful difference, we’d love to hear from you!

Job Summary

Shift Details

Tuesday-Thursday, 6:00 PM-6:00 AM

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation: Starting at $17 per hour, with bi-weekly pay

Health & Wellness: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance; Complimentary Life Insurance for all employees (18+); 401(k) with company matching; and generous PTO and Holiday Pay.

Emotional Support: Unlimited, free access to professional chaplaincy services and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) featuring free mental health counseling.

Professional Growth: Monthly continuing education, online training modules, and direct access to career mentorship from community experts.

Duties

Assist with bathing, grooming, dressing, and mobility, always upholding the resident’s dignity. Provide attentive incontinence care and catheter checks as needed.

Administer prescribed medication and monitor resident comfort in accordance with the plan of care established by their chosen hospice team.

Serve and assist with meals; perform light meal prep, washing dishes, and doing laundry to maintain a clean and inviting environment.

Offer social support and a listening ear to residents, and foster a respectful and comforting atmosphere.

Maintain accurate, timely updates on resident care and incidents to ensure smooth shift transitions and continuity of care.

Qualifications & Skills

A deep, intuitive desire to serve those at the end of life with patience and empathy.

The ability to provide quality, relational care while maintaining the emotional maturity and professional boundaries necessary for a healthy team environment.

A proactive approach to teamwork, ensuring the Home runs smoothly, and communication with teammates is clear and supportive.

Comfort working in a residential setting where you can independently identify and prioritize tasks without direct supervision to support the Home’s needs.

Must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 lbs. Ability to stand, walk, and remain active for an 8-hour shift, including frequent bending, turning, kneeling, and reaching to assist residents with or without reasonable accommodation.

A commitment to being a steady, reliable presence for our 12 residents.

Additional Information

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a drug screen, TB test, and background check. While CNA/HHA certification and fluency in a second language are not required, they may enhance your effectiveness in this role.

This is a non-exempt position reporting to the Director of Programming and Care Manager(s).