Personal Care Assistant

Senior Helpers; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 20,664 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Flexible Schedule

Career growth

Job summary

Senior Helpers is a leading in-home senior care provider delivering compassionate, personalized support in clients' homes. The team helps seniors age in place by offering companionship, meal preparation, and daily activity assistance on a flexible schedule.

Caregivers perform non-medical care tasks, assist with mobility and personal care, and help clients manage daily living activities while supporting a respectful, inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift a minimum of 25 pounds independently.
• Ability to push, pull, bend, turn and twist frequently.
• Reliable transportation with valid, active insurance.
• Valid, active driver’s license.
• Maintain negative TB Skin Test annually.
• Satisfactory Employment Background Screenings.
• Satisfactory Drug Screenings prior to employment and throughout employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide caring companionship through conversation, help with hobbies, meal preparation, and more
• Assist with diet monitoring, walking, personal hygiene care, and other activities of daily living.
• Assist with non-medical care needs including normal aging challenges and hospital recovery

Skills

Lift 25 lbs

Mobility support

Driver's license

Reliable transportation

TB test annually

Background & Drug screenings

Personal care skills assessment

Job description

If you’re looking to work for a company that improves the lives of others, invests in their employees, and provides a welcoming work environment, you should join the Senior Helpers team. By providing care to our clients, our caregivers make a direct impact on helping seniors age in the comfort of their own home.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide caring companionship through conversation, help with hobbies, meal preparation, and more
• Assist with diet monitoring, walking, personal hygiene care, and other activities of daily living.
• Assist with non-medical care needs including normal aging challenges and hospital recovery

Job Qualifications

• Ability to lift a minimum of 25 pounds independently.
• Ability to push, pull, bend, turn and twist frequently.
• Reliable transportation with valid, active insurance.
• Valid, active driver’s license.
• Maintain negative TB Skin Test annually.
• Satisfactory Employment Background Screenings.
• Satisfactory Drug Screenings prior to employment and throughout employment.
• Appropriate license or designation to provide Personal Care services and ability to pass the skills assessment by the management/administrative team within 30 days of job offer.

Benefits for Caregivers

• Competitive Pay - $15 - $18 per hour
• Flexible Schedule
• Enriching career that fosters professional growth

What Employees are Saying

• 95% of employees reported that they feel their work has special meaning and “is not just a job”
• 94% of employees reported that they were made to feel welcome when they joined Senior Helpers
• 93% of employees reported that management trusts people to do a good job without watching over their shoulders.

About the Company

Since 2002, Senior Helpers® is the nation's premier provider of in-home senior care, with locations all across the country. Senior Helpers has rapidly built a reputation for providing the best in dependable, consistent and affordable non-medical senior care services. Our services range from specialized care for those with chronic diseases to companion services for seniors looking for assistance with daily activities.

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.