Compassionate Home Care Aide — Flexible Schedule

Village Caregiving; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Life insurance

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

Village Caregiving Louisville is actively seeking compassionate caregivers to support seniors with daily tasks, grooming, meal preparation, medication management and light housekeeping. Training is provided, prior caregiving is preferred but not required, and ongoing support helps you grow in the role.

Responsibilities include assisting with mobility, personal care, therapy exercises, shopping, and coordinating with nurses and family.

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

• Help clients 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.
• Collect information about conditions and treatment plans from caregivers, nurses, doctors and family members.
• Report any unusual incidents to nurses, doctors and family members.
• Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency.

Skills

Compassionate care

Strong communication

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Village Caregiving Louisville is actively seeking compassionate caregivers to support seniors with daily tasks, grooming, meal preparation, medication management and light housekeeping. Training is provided, prior caregiving is preferred but not required, and ongoing support helps you grow in the role.

Responsibilities include assisting with mobility, personal care, therapy exercises, shopping, and coordinating with nurses and family.