Caregiver/CNA

Village Caregiving - Elizabethtown, KY; Bonnieville (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Life insurance

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

Village Caregiving - Elizabethtown, KY is seeking a compassionate caregiver/CNA to join our growing team. The right candidate has a can-do attitude, a friendly demeanor, and the ability to provide many levels of support to our clients.

Responsibilities include personal hygiene assistance, medication reminders, mobility support, meal planning, and light housekeeping. We offer a flexible schedule, with benefits such as dental, vision, life insurance, and a referral program.

Qualifications

• Commitment to one-on-one patient care and willingness to learn.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable daily transportation.
• Compassionate and supportive demeanor.
• Flexible shifts, including nights and weekends.
• Healthcare or in-home care experience preferred (1 year).
• High School Diploma or equivalent; CNA/HHA or CNA program completion.
• Hoyer Lift experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal hygiene assistance for elderly patients, including bathing and dressing.
• Help clients remember medications and assist with ambulation.
• Assist with mobility around the home or on outings.
• Plan and prepare meals."
• Assist with physical therapy exercises.
• Complete client shopping or accompany for errands.
• Perform housekeeping duties as needed.
• Report unusual incidents promptly and act in emergencies.
• Assist with daily living activities, including serving meals.

Skills

Compassionate

One-on-one care

Lift up to 50 lbs

Valid driver’s license

Shift flexibility

Caregiver experience (1 year)

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CNA/HHA/Caregiver training or CNA program completion

Job description

We are looking for a compassionate caregiver/CNA to join our growing team! The right candidate has a can-do attitude, a friendly demeanor, and the ability to provide many levels of support to our clients.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Responsibilities

• Provide personal hygiene assistance for elderly patients or those recovering from surgeries, injuries or accidents by attending to their basic needs, such as showering, bathing, dressing and eating
• Help clients with a reminder to take prescribed medication and assist clients with ambulation
• Help with mobility around the house or outside (doctor's appointments, walks etc.)
• Plan and prepare meals
• Assist with physical therapy exercises
• Complete client's shopping or accompany them to successfully do so
• Perform housekeeping duties
• Report any unusual incidents and act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency
• Offer activities that areessential for daily living by assisting patients with their meals, including serving and other tasks, if necessary

Qualifications

• Enjoy working in a one-on-one setting, eager to improve and continuously learn new skills
• 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 every single day
• 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 (minimum of 1 year)
• Willingness to enforce health and safety standards
• Supportive and compassionate
• High School Diploma or equivalent/Experience as a Caregiver, CNA or HHA, or completion of a CNA Program
• 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.