24-hour LIVE IN CAREGIVER NEEDED!
Family Choice Home Care is hiring Live In Caregivers in the Lexington/ Nicholasville/ Versailles and surrounding locations. Caregiver MUST be dependable and compassionate.
Ideal candidate will be patient and friendly with excellent communication skills and have a heart for caring for others. You should be able to follow a care plan and perform a variety of tasks to help clients. Must be 18 years or older.
CAREGIVER Responsibilities
- Assist clients with taking medication
- Assist clients with ambulation and mobility around the house or outside (doctor’s appointments, walks etc.)
- Assist clients with personal care and hygiene
- Plan and prepare meals with assistance from the clients (when they are able)
- Do the client’s shopping or accompany them when they shop
- Perform light housekeeping duties that clients can’t complete on their own
- Be a pleasant and supportive companion
- Report any unusual incidents
- Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency
CAREGIVER Skills
- Knowledge of housekeeping activities and cooking with attention to dietary constraints
- Willingness to adhere to health and safety standards
- Respectful and compassionate
- Good time management skills
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong ethics
- Kindness
- Empathy
- Caring attitude
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
CAREGIVER Salary: $200.00 - $225.00 per day (Based on location)
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Mileage reimbursement when transporting clients in your vehicle
- AFLAC available after 90 days of employment (choose your coverage - Several plans offered including short term disability, life insurance, cancer policy, etc.)
- Family oriented company with 24-hour support
Caregiver Schedule:
- 24-hr shifts
- Holidays as desired
- Monday to Friday
- Saturday and Sunday
Work Location: Multiple Locations in homes and facilities
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $225.00 - $240.00 per day
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid orientation
- Paid time off
- Paid training
Application Question(s):
- How far are you willing to travel to see a client?
- Do you have a reliable vehicle?
- On a scale of 1-10, how would your previous employer rate your attendance?
- Can you pass a drug screen? Yes or no only.
- Will anything show on a background check, other than a minor traffic violation? Yes or no only.
- What interests you in being a caregiver?
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
