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Healthcare Students — Get Paid Experience While You Go to School

Firstlight Home Care of Dothan
Dothan, AL Intern
POSTED ON 10/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/25/2026
Going to school for healthcare? Start building your experience now.

You’re already learning about patient care in the classroom. Now you can start gaining real-world experience working one-on-one with clients in their homes.

FirstLight Home Care of Dothan is looking for dependable, responsible, and caring people who are pursuing a career in healthcare and want a part-time job that can give them valuable hands-on experience along the way.

Whether you're studying to become a CNA, LPN, RN, nurse, or another healthcare professional, this can be a great way to build your skills, gain experience, and make a difference while you're in school.

CNA certification is NOT required.

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
  • Schedule

We offer part-time opportunities 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 required
  • We'll consider your school schedule and availability when matching you with clients

Caregivers with greater availability generally have more opportunities to build consistent hours.

Why This Is a Great Opportunity for Students

Working in home care gives you the chance to develop skills that go beyond the classroom. You'll work directly with clients, learn how to communicate with different people, become more comfortable providing hands-on care, and gain experience that can be valuable as you continue your healthcare education.

You'll also have a local team supporting you along the way.

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 assistance and fall prevention
  • Meal preparation and feeding assistance
  • Companionship and conversation
  • Medication reminders
  • Light housekeeping related to client care
  • Transportation when needed

This is hands-on caregiving, so we're looking for people who are comfortable providing personal care and genuinely enjoy helping others.

Who We're Looking ForWe're looking for students and recent graduates who are:

  • Currently enrolled in or recently completed a CNA, LPN, RN, nursing, or healthcarerelated program
  • Interested in gaining realworld caregiving experience
  • Dependable and responsible about showing 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.

Start Building Your Future in Healthcare

Your healthcare career starts long before your first full-time job.

If you're dependable, willing to learn, and looking for a part-time position where you can earn money, gain hands-on experience, and build skills that will follow you into your healthcare career, FirstLight Home Care of Dothan would love to meet you.

Apply today and start gaining experience that matters.

Salary : $13 - $14

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