Caregiver

Village Caregiving; Princeton (KY); Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Village Caregiving is hiring for an in-home caregiver role. The position involves assisting clients with medication reminders, mobility, personal care, therapy exercises and light housekeeping to support daily living.

The role requires compassionate bedside manner, strong communication, time management, and physical endurance to perform tasks and respond to emergencies. High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Qualifications

• Caregiving experience preferred but not required.
• CPR certification (American Heart Association) required.
• Commitment to health and safety standards.
• Knowledge of housekeeping and cooking with dietary considerations.
• Respectful, compassionate with a strong bedside manner.
• Excellent communication, time management and interpersonal skills.
• Physical endurance to perform 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

Caregiving

CPR Certification

Communication

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Compassionate bedside manner

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