Caregiver

Village Caregiving - Paducah, KY; Princeton (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Village Caregiving - Paducah, KY is seeking compassionate in-home caregivers to support clients with daily activities, medications, and mobility. You will assist with personal care, light housekeeping, and meal preparation while promoting safety and independence.

The role emphasizes respect, strong communication, and reliability in home settings, including accompaniment to appointments and basic therapy support.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Bedside manner

Physical endurance

Health and safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CPR certification (AHA)

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