Weekend Caregivers Needed – Richmond – Family Choice Home Care – Richmond, KY

We are expanding throughout central Kentucky and continually update employment opportunities.

Requirements

  • Pass pre-employment background check
  • Pass drug screen
  • Negative TB test results

Benefits

  • Start earning Paid Time Off (PTO) after 30 days of employment
  • AT&T cellular plan discount for employees
  • 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
  • Highly rated by active caregivers – We go above and beyond for our staff!

Responsibilities

  • Full-time to Part-time hours, as available
  • Provide personal hygiene assistance for elderly patients or those recovering from surgeries, injuries or accidents by attending to their basic needs, such as showering, bathing, dressing and eating
  • Remind clients to take prescribed medication and assist clients with ambulation
  • Help with mobility around the house or outside (doctor’s appointments, walks etc.)
  • Assist with personal care and hygiene, plan and prepare meals and help with physical therapy exercises
  • Complete client’s shopping or accompany them to successfully do so
  • Perform housekeeping duties and report any unusual incidents
  • Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency
  • Offer activities that are essential for daily living by assisting patients with their meals, including serving and other tasks, if necessary

Qualifications

  • Enjoy working in a one-on-one setting, eager to improve and continuously learn new skills
  • Ability to perform all essential job functions with or without accommodations
  • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation every single day
  • Validated ability to act in a compassionate and supportive manner
  • Available to work a variety of shifts, including some weekends and some holidays (select holidays paid at time and a half)
  • Prior experience in a healthcare, hospitality, or in-home care environment (minimum of 1 year preferred, professional and non-professional experience considered)
  • Willingness to enforce health and safety standards
  • Supportive and compassionate
  • High School Diploma or equivalent/Experience as a Caregiver
  • Take pride in providing high quality care
  • Hoyer Lift Experience (specific to client)

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.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $9.00 – $12.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program

Schedule:

Experience:

  • Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)

License:

  • Driver’s License (Preferred)

Work authorization:

  • United States (Required)

Work Location:

  • Multiple locations

Care needed for:

Duties:

  • Reading, writing, and carrying out directions
  • Charting or taking notes for others to review
  • Providing companionship and supportive listening
  • Reporting changes in the health or status of the client
  • Taking vitals, height, and weight
  • Feeding clients
  • Responding to emergency situations
  • Transporting client to appointments
  • Facilitating community and recreational outings, including transport
  • Providing support with hobbies, studies, and social activities

Company’s website:

  • https://sites.hireology.com/familychoicehomecare/

Source: Indeed.com
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