Private Duty Caregiver

Visiting-Angels; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

PPE Provided

Holiday Pay

Direct Deposit

Weekly Pay

Job summary

Visiting Angels of Bowling Green is hiring Private Duty Caregivers to support clients across South Central Kentucky, including Glasgow, Scottsville, Franklin, and Russellville. This role offers flexible schedules, competitive wages, and opportunities for growth within the nation’s leading in-home care network.

You will assist clients with personal care, mobility, meal preparation, light housekeeping, and companionship, while reporting health changes and emergencies as needed.

Qualifications

• Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Maintain time-management and reliability for client schedules.
• Be able to communicate changes and health updates to supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care and daily activities.
• Provide companionship and social interaction.
• Plan and prepare meals with clients and assist with mobility.
• Assist with light housekeeping and errands.
• Report health changes or emergencies to supervisors.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Driver's license

Job description

Private Duty Caregiver

Visiting Angels of Bowling Green is hiring caregivers to serve our treasured clients throughout the South Central Kentucky area including Glasgow, Scottsville, Franklin, Russellville, and many more. Come be part of an office that belongs to the nation's #1 network for at-home care. Make a difference while enjoying a fulfilling career with flexible schedules, competitive wages, and growth opportunities.

As a Visiting Angels Private Duty Caregiver, you'll play a vital role in enriching the quality of life of clients and supporting their wellness in accordance with their custom care plans. This can include:

• Helping clients with personal care and hygiene
• Assisting clients with light physical exercise or walks
• Planning and preparing meals with clients
• Handling light housekeeping duties
• Reporting health changes or unusual incidents
• Providing pleasant, supportive companionship
• Responding quickly and responsibly in emergencies
• Accompanying and supervise clients during shopping trips
• Reminding clients to take prescription medications appropriately
• Providing assistance with mobility and ambulation both at home and during appointments/errands

Visiting Angels offers opportunities for advanced training in areas like dementia care and/or Alzheimer's care for caregivers seeking to broaden their skills.

Private Duty Caregiver Job Requirements:

• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Posses a Valid Drivers License, Car Insurance, and a Reliable Personal Vehicle to use to transport clients
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are a must
• Training in First Aid and emergency response is required (provided if needed)
• Have excellent time-management skills and can juggle multiple duties at once
• Reliable transportation to get to and from client homes at the times you're scheduled to provide care
• Feel confident in your physical endurance when it comes to things like carrying groceries and physically supporting a client
• Feel comfortable performing housekeeping and cooking duties while adhering to applicable dietary constraints
• Are willing and able to comply with state and office-specific health and safety standards (ex., background check)
• Bring compassion, understanding, and a desire to brighten the day of each client to the table

Private Duty Caregiver Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• PPE Provided
• Holiday Pay
• Direct Deposit
• Weekly Pay

Shift Options

• Full Time
• Part Time
• 8 Hour Shifts
• 10 Hour Shifts
• 12 Hour Shifts
• PRN
• Short Shift