RBT TECH (MALE)- Harrodsburg, Ky JP

Golden Years; Harrodsburg (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Golden Years in Harrodsburg, KY is seeking a Life Enrichment Specialist to support an in-home client with independence, dignity, and daily joy. The role emphasizes calm, patient interaction and structured activities tailored to the client's interests.

The client prefers a male caregiver but is accepting female caregivers as well. Schedule is part-time with some weekend hours; starting pay is $19 per hour, with dependable, compassionate care valued above all.

Qualifications

• Patient and dependable caregiver.
• Calm, observant, and able to use de-escalation strategies.
• Reliable to supervise and follow safety plans.
• Ability to prepare meals and assist with mealtime.
• Comfortable with animals in the home.

Responsibilities

• Provide meal preparation and mealtime assistance.
• Assist with bathroom care.
• Provide ongoing supervision and gentle redirection.
• Engage client with structured activities (puzzles, crafts, animals).
• Follow established behavioral and safety plans.
• Maintain calm and de-escalate when needed.

Skills

Patience

Observation

De-escalation

Supervision

Meal prep

Compassion

Reliability

Calm demeanor

Job description

RBT TECH

Location: Harrodsburg, Ky

Schedule: Monday-Friday 3:30p -6:30p Some Sat and Sun

Pay: Starting $19.00

At Golden Years we believe that respect, kindness, empathy, community, and care are at the heart of everything we do. We’re seeking a dedicated Life Enrichment Specialist (male caregiver preferred) to bring these values to life while supporting a wonderful client in the home.

About The Role

You’ll play a meaningful role in helping our client maintain independence, dignity, and joy in daily living. Client is upbeat, enjoy friendly company, and love sitting outside on the porch. Your presence and reliability will make a real difference in comfort, safety, and sense of companionship.

The client prefers a male caregiver but is now accepting female caregivers as well. Race or nationality does not matter.

Home environment

No smoking in the home.

Animals include two mostly indoor dogs, nine indoor/outdoor cats, a gecko, and a horse on the property.

The home is lived-in and cluttered, with no known infestations.

The caregiver will not be required to drive the client or run errands.

Client needs

The client is independently mobile and does not require physical mobility assistance. However, he may pace indoors and has a history of leaving the home, so he should be considered a flight risk and closely supervised.

He Needs Support With

• Meal preparation and mealtime assistance as needed
• Bathroom care, as he is not toilet trained
• Ongoing supervision and redirection

Engaging, structured activities

He enjoys puzzles, Legos, watching others draw or color, animals, zoos, and aquariums. His verbal communication is limited, generally using one to three words at a time. He can follow directions when calm.

Caregiver fit and safety

The best caregiver will be calm, patient, observant, and comfortable providing consistent structure and de-escalation. The client generally keeps to himself but may have behavioral outbursts, including head‑banging when upset. He can become aggressive and is described as strong and tall for his age.

A Caregiver Should Be Able To

• Recognize signs of escalation and use calm redirection
• Maintain close supervision due to elopement history
• Follow established behavioral and security plans
• Remain composed during aggression or self‑injurious behavior
• Use the client’s interests— especially animals and hands‑on activities to build rapport and support regulation

Requirements:

Dependable and punctual

Compassionate, patient, and easygoing personality