Life Enrichment Specialist- Lexington Ky, SJ

Golden Years; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Golden Years ADHC in Lexington is seeking a warm, patient caregiver to provide in-home companionship and supervision for a young child with developmental delays. The role emphasizes safety, comforting presence, and engaging activities through play and music.

The caregiver will reinforce skills from therapy services as appropriate, supervise stairs, and help with routines, meals, and basic care while the parents are present in the home.

Qualifications

• Ideal caregiver is compassionate, dependable and patient.
• Experience or comfort with young children and developmental delays.
• Enjoys interactive play and a calm, encouraging presence.

Responsibilities

• Provide attentive companionship and supervision for the child.
• Keep the child engaged with age-appropriate activities and play.
• Reinforce skills addressed by OT/PT/Speech when appropriate.
• Supervise around stairs and promote safety.
• Encourage independence with simple tasks and organize toys.
• Complete the child’s laundry and assist with meals, snacks, brushing teeth, and bedtime prep.

Skills

Compassionate

Patient

Dependable

Safety-focused

Interactive play

Job description

Life Enrichment Specialist – $18/hr | Golden Years ADHC Location: Lexington | Schedule: Sat & Sun 10am-6pm (About 20 hours a week) Schedule needs to be flexible

Life Enrichment Specialist – $18/hr | Golden Years ADHC Location: Lexington | Schedule: Sat & Sun 10am-6pm (About 20 hours a week) Schedule needs to be flexible

Golden Years Adult Day Health Care is built on the values of respect, kindness, empathy, community, and care.

We are seeking a warm, patient, and attentive caregiver to provide in-home companionship, supervision, and age-appropriate engagement for a 2.5-year-old with developmental delays.

The caregiver will not provide formal therapy but will reinforce age-appropriate skills and keep him engaged in a safe, supportive home environment.

About The Child

He is a sweet, shy child who experiences “stranger danger” and prefers to stay close to his mother. He wears hearing aids, so the ideal caregiver will be calm, gentle, and not loud or boisterous. A nurturing, motherly personality would be a great fit.

He loves music and has kid-friendly instruments in the home. He also enjoys cars, dinosaurs, and watching trash-truck shows. The caregiver should be comfortable engaging him through play, music, and simple activities that hold his interest.

Responsibilities

• Provide attentive companionship and consistent supervision.
• Keep the child engaged in age-appropriate activities and play.
• Reinforce skills addressed through OT, PT, and Speech Therapy as appropriate.
• Closely supervise the child, especially around the stairs.
• Encourage independence through simple tasks, such as picking up and organizing toys.
• Help organize the child’s toys and play areas.
• Complete the child’s laundry.
• Assist with meals, snacks, tooth brushing, and bedtime preparation.

Important Notes

The child’s mother and father also live in the home.

The mother will provide transportation and remain responsible for driving.

The caregiver will not be responsible for dressing, bathing, or general housecleaning.

Ideal Caregiver

The best fit will be compassionate, dependable, patient, and experienced or comfortable working with young children with developmental delays. This caregiver should enjoy interactive play, be safety-focused, and provide a calm, encouraging presence that helps the child feel secure and supported.

The primary goal of this position is to provide safe, attentive companionship and supervision while keeping the child engaged and supporting his continued developmental progress.