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Healthcare Students – Gain PAID Hands-On Experience

Firstlight Home Care of Dothan
Dothan, AL Intern
POSTED ON 9/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/1/2026
Going to school for healthcare? Start gaining hands-on caregiving experience now.

FirstLight Home Care is hiring dependable, compassionate caregivers in the Dothan/Wiregrass area. If you’re currently enrolled in a CNA, LPN, RN, nursing, or other healthcare program—or recently completed one—we’d love to meet you.

CNA certification is NOT required.

This can be a great opportunity for students who want paid, hands-on experience caring for seniors and adults while continuing their education.

What You’ll Do

You’ll work one-on-one with clients in their homes and may assist with:

  • Bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting
  • Mobility and fall prevention
  • Meal preparation and feeding assistance
  • Companionship and emotional support
  • Medication reminders
  • Light housekeeping related to client care
  • Transportation when needed

This is hands-on caregiving. We’re looking for people who are comfortable helping with personal care and genuinely enjoy helping others.

Who We’re Looking For..

You may be a great fit if you are:

  • Currently enrolled in or recently completed a CNA, LPN, RN, nursing, or healthcarerelated program
  • Interested in gaining realworld caregiving experience
  • Dependable and able to consistently show up for scheduled shifts
  • Comfortable providing handson personal care
  • Professional, compassionate, and willing to learn
  • Able to work every other weekend
  • Able to pass a background check and drug screen
  • Comfortable working in homes with pets
  • Have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Previous professional caregiving experience is preferred, but not required for the right candidate.

Schedule:We offer shifts throughout the week, including:

  • Daytime: 7:00 AM7:00 PM
  • Overnight: 7:00 PM7:00 AM
  • Shifts generally range from 412 hours
  • Every other weekend availability is required

We’ll consider your school schedule and availability when matching you with clients. Caregivers with greater availability generally have more opportunities for consistent hours.

Pay & Benefits:

  • $12.00$14.00 per hour
  • Loyalty bonuses at 90 days, 6 months, and 1 year
  • PTO accrual
  • Health, dental & vision insurance
  • Employee referral bonus program

Start Building Your Caregiving Experience

If you’re pursuing a career in healthcare and want meaningful, paid experience working one-on-one with people who need your help, we’d love to meet you.

Apply today to join FirstLight Home Care of Dothan.

Salary : $13 - $14

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