Compassionate In-Home Respite Caregiver for Special Needs

Strategic Resources, Inc. (SRI); Fort Knox (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Strategic Resources, Inc. (SRI) is seeking compassionate home health care providers to support a special needs family member in their own home near Fort Knox, KY.

The role emphasizes daily living assistance, safety supervision, and clear communication with family and staff. Ideal candidates will have a mix of post-secondary education and experience in nursing, special/elementary education, or related fields, with preferred Licensure such as LPN or RN and 2+ years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Combination of post-secondary education and/or training and experience in nursing and/or early childhood education, special education, elementary education, or relevant field of study
• Related associate or bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Designation as LPN or related certifications desirable
• Minimum of two years’ experience working with special needs children, youth or adults

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living skills such as bathing, feeding, toileting, lifting/positioning, and dressing.
• Provide supervision to ensure the safety of the special needs family member.
• Interact positively and communicate effectively with the special needs family member, family members as well as with other staff members.
• Prepare written reports and documentation of the assigned family member’s needs and irregularities.

Education

Combination of post-secondary education and/or training and experience in nursing and/or early childhood education, special education, elementary education, or relevant field of study

Related associate or bachelor’s Degree preferred

Designation as LPN or related certifications desirable

Minimum of two years’ experience working with special needs children, youth or adults

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study such as early childhood education, special education, and elementary education (or equivalent combination of education, training and experience)

Designation as RN or related certifications is desirable

A combination of technical knowledge/experience working with chronic conditions that require extensive family involvement in care giving

Minimum of 2-5 years’ experience working with special needs children, youth or adults

Job description

Strategic Resources, Inc. (SRI) is seeking compassionate home health care providers to support a special needs family member in their own home near Fort Knox, KY.

The role emphasizes daily living assistance, safety supervision, and clear communication with family and staff. Ideal candidates will have a mix of post-secondary education and experience in nursing, special/elementary education, or related fields, with preferred Licensure such as LPN or RN and 2+ years of relevant experience.