Caregiver

Villagecaregiving; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Villagecaregiving in Paducah, Kentucky is seeking compassionate caregivers, CNAs, and HHAs to join their growing team. Candidates should have a supportive demeanor and possess a high school diploma or equivalent, with prior experience preferred. Responsibilities include providing personal hygiene assistance, companionship, and help with mobility, alongside meal preparation. The role requires dependability, timeliness, and a valid driver's license. Offering competitive wages and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Enjoy working in a one‑on‑one setting and eager to learn.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Supportive and compassionate with health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal hygiene assistance such as showering and dressing.
• Remind clients to take prescribed medication.
• Assist clients with mobility and meal preparation.

Skills

Compassionate support

Customer service

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Dependability

Timeliness

Willingness to work different shifts

Companion care

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

We are looking for compassionate caregivers, CNAs, and/or HHAs to join Village Caregiving's growing team! We offer a competitive wage scale and a W-2 for tax withholding purposes. The right candidate has a can‑do attitude, a friendly demeanor, good customer service, and the ability to provide many levels of support to our clients in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal hygiene assistance for elderlypatients or those recovering from surgeries, injuries or accidents by attending to their basic needs, such as showering, bathing, dressing and eating
• Companionship
• Remind clients to take prescribed medication and assist clients with ambulation
• Help with mobility around the house or outside (doctor’s appointments, errands, walks etc.)
• Plan and prepare meals
• Assist with physical therapy exercise
• Perform light housekeeping duties
• Report any unusual incidents and act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency
• Offer activities that are essential for daily living by assisting patients with their meals, including serving and other tasks, if necessary
• Use common sense principals

Qualifications

• Enjoy working in a one‑on‑one setting, eager to improve and continuously learn new skills
• Timeliness and self‑discipline
• Availability to meet client needs as requested
• Dependability
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with physical capability to perform job‑related duties
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Validated ability to act in a compassionate and supportive manner
• Available to work different shifts, including nights and/or weekends
• Prior experience in a healthcare, hospitality, or in‑home care environment (preferred)
• Willingness to enforce health and safety standards
• Supportive and compassionate
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience as a Caregiver (preferred)
• CNA/SRNA/HHA or completion of a CNA Program (preferred)
• Take pride in providing high quality care
• Hoyer Lift Experience (specific to client)

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.