Caregiver

Paducah; Murray (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Paducah is seeking a dedicated caregiver to support clients at home in Murray, KY. Responsibilities include assisting with mobility, personal care, medication reminders, light meals, and housekeeping within safety guidelines.

Requirements include CPR certification, a high school diploma or equivalent, and excellent communication and time-management skills. Prior caregiving experience is preferred but not required; equal opportunity employer policies apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in caregiving preferred but not required.
• Current CPR (American Heart Association) certification.
• Willingness to adhere to health and safety standards.
• Knowledge of housekeeping and cooking with dietary considerations.
• Respectful, compassionate bedside manner.
• Strong communication, time management and interpersonal skills.
• Physical endurance to perform required tasks.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Remind clients to take prescribed medication.
• Assist with ambulation and mobility at home or during outings.
• Assist with personal care and hygiene.
• Facilitate physical therapy and prescribed exercises.
• Shop for clients or accompany them shopping as needed.
• Perform light housekeeping and meal preparation.
• Respond quickly and responsibly in emergencies.

Skills

Caregiving

Communication skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Physical endurance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Remind clients to take prescribed medication
• Assist clients with ambulation and mobility around the house or outside (doctor’s appointments, walks etc.)
• Assist clients with personal care and hygiene
• Help clients complete physical therapy and other recommended exercises
• Do the client’s shopping or accompany them when they shop if needed
• Perform light housekeeping duties that clients can’t complete on their own, including preparing meals
• Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency

REQUIREMENTS

• Previous caregiver experience preferred but not required
• Current CPR (American Heart Association) Certification
• Willingness to adhere to health and safety standards
• Knowledge of housekeeping activities and cooking with attention to dietary constraints
• Must be respectful and compassionate with a good bedside manner
• Outstanding communication, time management and interpersonal skills
• Physical endurance to complete required tasks
• High school diploma or equivalent

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws